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GM provides update on Volt vehicle and battery development
Tue, Nov 17 | from Autoblog
General Motors offered an update this afternoon on the current status of the testing and development of the lithium ion batteries for the Chevy Volt. Chief Engineer Andrew Farah and battery engineering group manager Bill Wallace provided a run down on the work done so far. Since work start...
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The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended-range capability. It is expected to drive up to 40 miles on electricity without using gasoline or producing tailpipe emissions. When the Volt's lithium-ion battery is depleted of energy, an engine/generator seamlessly operates...
Tue, Nov 17 | from Jalopnik
REPORT: Lutz says next Chevy Impala to stay front-drive, gain hybrid variant
Remember those AWESOME rumors about the rear-wheel drive Pontiac G8 living on as a Chevy Caprice? Not going to happen, though used Chevy cop cars will still be the hot Christmas item come 2017 or so. Inside Line's Ed Hellwig reports that after a sit down meeting with General Motors' Maximum...
Mon, Nov 16 | from Autoblog
EV-ergreen, environMINT and Viridian Joule are Chevy Volt color contest finalists
As of this morning, Chevrolet is moving into the final stage of its Volt color naming contest. The company has picked three finalists from among the names submitted by 13,000 people over the last two weeks. Starting this morning, you can cast your vote for which of the finalists will win the c...
Mon, Nov 16 | from Autoblog
Chevy Volt comes to Main Street Michigan
Usually, if someone sends us pictures claiming they were taken in Michigan in mid-November and yet had guys in T-shirts in them, we'd tell them they're probably fakes. But, since we're experiencing the mild pre-winter weather in the Mitten state ourselves, we're willing to shift our foc...
Mon, Nov 16 | from Autoblog
Three Chevy Volt Paint Color Finalists Announced
On October 22nd, GM announced a contest to allow members of the public to participate in choosing the name of the Chevy Volt’s signature silver with emerald hue paint color. The decision... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Mon, Nov 16 | from GM
Caveat Emptor: Columbus, Ohio dealer taking deposits on Volt
Fans of the Chevrolet Volt have been waiting patiently for nearly three years now for the first extended range electric car to debut. Apparently a Columbus, Ohio Chevrolet dealer is looking to take advantage of that by putting up a listing on eBay claiming to have allocation of Volts. Jack M...
Sun, Nov 15 | from Autoblog
How A Daewoo Became A Buick Became An Opel Became A Buick Became A Daewoo [New Cars]
Currently, Buick is selling the Daewoo Lacetti-based Buick Excelle in China. Yes, this is the same car the Suzuki Forenza was based on. But this is getting replaced! Not by a Daewoo product, but rather by the Buick Ying Lang, which is going to be a rebadged Opel Astra likely built on the Delta I...
Tue, Nov 10 | from Jalopnik
Lutz: High-performance Chevy Volt SS a "possibility"
When asked whether or not Chevy could shock the performance crowd with an SS version of the upcoming Volt, Lutz said, "I would not discount that possibility." That's as close as you're going to get to an admission of intent this early in the game. Lutz goes on to suggest that the Voltec powertr...
Tue, Nov 10 | from Autoblog
Lutz Says Volt SS a Possibility, Cadillac Converj Reportedly Greenlighted for Production
The Chevy Volt is designed to have a sporty feel. It will cover 0 to 60 in under 9 seconds and can chirp its wheels from a stopped position to to instantaneous torque. Engineers have found a balance... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Mon, Nov 9 | from GM
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Opinion: GM close to picking Volt battery pack assembly location
What a car feels and sounds like: GM refining Volt driving experience
Cadillac Converj Concept Video Review - Kelley Blue Book
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GM's shock and awe campaign
Review: The Chevy Volt
Buick To Get First Plug-In Hybrid SUV [New Cars]
Feds Say the Volt Won't Save GM
Opinion: Automakers can't afford to develop hybrids
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Opinion: Possible reasons A123 lost the Chevy Volt contract
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Opinion: 200 jobs to come to Portage
Chevy Volt, Live And Unplugged!
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Opinion: Study Finds Chevy Volt Isn't Cost-Effective
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Opinion: Getting There
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Fisker gets $528 million in government funds
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Fisker Teases Us With A Drop-Top Plug-In Hybrid
White House auto industry task force to test drive GM’s Volt hybrid electric vehicle
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GM CEO Rolling Up Capitol Hill In a Chevy Volt
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Amps & Ohms Forever
Johan de Nysschen speaks: Volt is a car for idiots
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Fisker Raids GM To Build His Hybrid
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VIDEO: Letterman gives ground on Volt, asks Lutz for first production model
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As Oil Prices Fall, Push For Alternative Energy May Ease
REPORT: GM will build Cadillac Converj
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