Chevy Volt a go?

[kurwiller1855]

I heard someone say as of today.... that after GM decided to close some truck and suv plants down they decided to put the volt into production for sure by 2010. is this true?

[larry4pyro]

Yup, here's GM's announcement on the Volt:

"Chevy Volt is a go

The Chevy Volt took a major step toward the showroom with formal approval by the GM board of funding for production of the extended-range electric vehicle. This approval, which includes funding for production development and tooling, indicates that GM leadership believes that the technology for the Volt, including its lithium-ion batteries, will be ready for volume production on schedule.

"The Chevy Volt is a go," said Wagoner. "We believe this is the biggest step yet in our industry's move away from our historic, virtually complete reliance on petroleum to power vehicles."

"We intend to show a production version of the Chevy Volt publicly in the very near future, and we remain focused on our target of getting the Volt into Chevrolet showrooms by the end of 2010," Wagoner said.

Preliminary plans are to produce the Volt at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center, subject to successful discussions with state and local governments."

Read the entire announcement at: GM Media Online

I'm hoping GM can make this happen - if they stumble with the Volt, the consequences could be real bad.

Larry4pyro

[PURE_Fun]

Our gas bill this month was $750. My wife drives her Avalon 65 miles for work. I just drive local. I told her about the Volt and showed her the design and the main thing is BOB LUTZ is in charge of the project, so we will be first in line to buy one for her.

I love that car it looks awesome and I love the whole idea of it.

And Wagner wants to keep it under $30,000.

[Mac]

I think this will be the wifes next car, our 2000 plymouth neon will be 10 years old. Its like new shape and will still be under 100,000. since her work is only 6 miles but comes home for lunch. this will be a perfect car, no gas and might only have to charge it every few days or less. Might be time to put up a solar system too. By then gas will be 10$ a gal, if not more. To bad this cant come out next year. If it came out this year I might not have bought the Sol. Good thing it did not come out this year.

[kurwiller1855]

yeah it does seem like a good deal. If they sell for less than $30,000 i will prob be trading off my 08 G5 GT.

[mena661]

The Volt won't be under $30k. GM recently stated that it will be $40k.

[jimbo]

Originally Posted by PURE_Fun Our gas bill this month was $750. My wife drives her Avalon 65 miles for work. I just drive local. I told her about the Volt and showed her the design and the main thing is BOB LUTZ is in charge of the project, so we will be first in line to buy one for her. I love that car it looks awesome and I love the whole idea of it. And Wagner wants to keep it under $30,000.

I understand the production Volt won't look anything like the concept car.


Chevy Volt Plug-in Car Batteries Ready for 2010 - GM Technical Center - Popular Mechanics

"In the design studio, E-Flex design director Bob Boniface showed us the production car's corners. The front end is very smooth and rounded, kind of like a Honda Civic, while the rear take cues from the Toyota Prius with its high, hatchback trunk. But the rear deck spoiler is much larger, and the taillamps look very similar to the concept. The overall shape, which was covered by a red sheet in the studio, looked to have a very Prius-like profile. In other words, the proportions and overall style of the Volt probably won't look much like the concept. "

The concept Volt had a terrible Cd.

Volt Concept styling won't make it into production - GM Inside News Forum

Volt Concept styling won't make it into production

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"The production version of the Chevrolet Volt won't look like the popular concept by the same name, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said during a dinner event with members of the press yesterday evening.

"GM had hoped to keep the Volt's exterior true to the concept, but wind tunnel tests proved the design was anything but aerodynamic; an essential characteristic for a vehicle that focus on efficiency.

"Lutz characterized the wind tunnel tests as a cruel disappointment. He joked engineers could have probably put it in the wind tunnel backwards and got less wind resistance.

"Nonetheless, Lutz says GM is 100 percent behind bringing the electric Volt to market in the next few years. He said GM was first 90 percent committed to the project, but its confidence has risen to new heights."

[AztekzRpurty]

I'm keeping up with it here.. GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site

I hope to put Donna into the first Volt in town. Of course though, that will mean retiring the beloved Aztek...