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Old 09-16-2008, 02:02 PM  
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GM charges up the Chevy Volt
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General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle on Tuesday, allowing outsiders their first full look at the car GM says will go on sale in 2010.

"The Volt symbolizes GM's commitment to the future," said Rick Wagoner, the company's chairman and CEO.

The Volt will be driven by electricity stored in a large T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack running the length of the car. After charging for several hours, the Volt will be able to run for up to about 40 miles without using gasoline.

GM did not announce pricing for the car, which will have the equivalent of about 150 horsepower and a top speed of 100 mph, the automaker said.

The car's zero-to-sixty time will be under nine seconds, said GM vehicle line director Tony Posawatz. That would make the performance about average for a modern car

"The center of gravity of the car, with the center battery pack, it's going to have real great ride and handling," said Posawatz.

To charge the batteries, drivers will plug a cord into a port just ahead of the driver's side mirror. The cord can then be attached to an ordinary home electrical outlet.

The car will cost "less than purchasing a cup of your favorite coffee" to recharge, and use less electricity annually than a refrigerator, according to GM. The Volt should cost less than 2 cents per mile to drive on electricity, GM said, compared with 12 cents a mile on gasoline at a price of $3.60 a gallon.

As the battery begins to run down as the car is in use, a small gasoline engine will turn on and generate enough electricity to drive the car about 300 miles, said GM.

Unlike hybrid cars, or plug-in hybrids, the Volt is driven only by electricity. The gasoline engine never directly drives the car's wheels.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:31 PM   #16
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Even if the new battery is a thousand bucks or more, GM owners are already used to having to replace their transmissions before 100k so it's no big deal.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:32 PM   #17
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I would buy this if the price is right. If they're at $40k screw em, that's BMW territory. Put it a lot closer to $30k, especially under that, and I might do something I thought I'd never do, buy a Chevy.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:36 PM   #18
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:37 PM   #19
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nah it really depends on how long the batteries last. if your having to get them replaced after 100k ........
We dont drive much around town here, 100K would take me 12-13 years.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:38 PM   #20
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:38 PM   #21
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If the price is right, I'll get one. What a great up-your-ass to OPEC.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:38 PM   #22
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:39 PM   #23
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:39 PM   #24
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If the price is right, I'll get one. What a great up-your-ass to OPEC.
I think many people will. Hopefully, the battery technology continues to improve reducing the price.
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Old 09-16-2008, 02:42 PM   #25
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The key is making the car affordable to EVERYBODY, not selling it for $40,000 or some such shit. If I can afford a $40,000 car, chances are I don't care how much gas costs, and so why would I buy it?
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The key is making the car affordable to EVERYBODY, not selling it for $40,000 or some such shit. If I can afford a $40,000 car, chances are I don't care how much gas costs, and so why would I buy it?

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Old 09-16-2008, 02:53 PM   #28
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point is, it's finally here.

at one time i'm sure you couldn't get power windows without buying a Cadillac.

How many of these is GM making? hopefully they will ramp up production quickly.

people don't have to worry about the price this year, even finding one will be hard enough
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30-40 grand is ridiculous but only the rich people will buy one first off and demand will be HIGH.

I'm betting in 2013-2015, they will get them to a reasonable price where the general public will be able to afford them, and they will reach an equilibrium price point.
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The key is making the car affordable to EVERYBODY, not selling it for $40,000 or some such shit. If I can afford a $40,000 car, chances are I don't care how much gas costs, and so why would I buy it?
GPS and big cup holders?
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