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GM provides update on Volt vehicle and battery development

17 Nov 2009 17:02:00 PST

Written by Sam Abuelsamid
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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Chevy Family Photo Op: Mass-Marketing MPG And MPG For The Masses, Together At Last [La Auto Show]

17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PST

Written by Ben Wojdyla
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...

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Higher gas prices good for Volt, but what about GM?

30 Oct 2009 08:40:00 PDT

Written by Dahcredyns(noreply@blogger.com)
At a plug-in conference hosted by GM in Detroit last week, news of rising gas prices was seen as a good thing. Today, GM's profits are not driven by fuel efficiency. Can the Chevy Cruze and a limited production Volt change the troubles GM felt during the gas spike of 2008?

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GM's shock and awe campaign

15 Oct 2009 06:44:38 PDT

Written by Dahcredyns(noreply@blogger.com)
Several years ago, Bob Lutz claimed it would have been smart for GM to utilize just a fraction of one year's multi-billion dollar marketing budget to fund the production of a Toyota Prius-contender. Eventually, Lutz's realization evolved into the Chevy Volt, however, the Volt won't com...

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Opinion: AltCar 2009: Dan Neil, "Some Inconvenient Questions," and GM hints it could sell Chevy Volt gliders

08 Oct 2009 14:07:00 PDT

Written by Sebastian Blanco
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Hybrid, Hydrogen, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Legislation and Policy, Santa Monica Alt Car Expo, Green Daily originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GM will sell Hummer. Good RIddance.

08 Oct 2009 13:45:12 PDT

Written by David Welch
The brand was another problem for GM. It came to be a lightning for environmentalists, who say the suv brand as further proof that Detroit didn’t get America’s newfound green attitude. The greening of America may be more hype than reality, but there’s no question that GM lost the technology...

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Chevrolet Volt news and blogs - November 19, 2009

19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Chevrolet Volt news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Chevy Volt comes to Main Street Michigan -- by Sebastian Blanco from Autoblog Green
• REPORT: Lutz says next Chevy Impala to stay front-drive, gain hybrid variant -- by AutoblogGreen Staff from Autoblog Green
• Three Chevy Volt Paint Color Finalists Announced -- by Lyle from GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site
• EV-ergreen, environMINT and Viridian Joule are Chevy Volt color contest finalists -- by Sam Abuelsamid from Autoblog Green
• Caveat Emptor: Columbus, Ohio dealer taking deposits on Volt -- by Sam Abuelsamid from Autoblog Green
• How A Daewoo Became A Buick Became An Opel Became A Buick Became A Daewoo [New Cars] -- by Matt Hardigree from Jalopnik
• Lutz: High-performance Chevy Volt SS a "possibility" -- by Jeremy Korzeniewski from Autoblog Green
• Lutz Says Volt SS a Possibility, Cadillac Converj Reportedly Greenlighted for Production -- by Lyle from GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site
• REPORT: GM will build Cadillac Converj -- by Chris Paukert from Autoblog Green
• REPORT: GM To Build Cadillac Converj Electric Car [Over The Back Fence] -- by Ben Wojdyla from Jalopnik

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GM announces that 2011 Chevrolet Volt will get 230 mpg city!

11 Aug 2009 07:19:00 PDT

Written by John Neff
The biggest bombshell is Henderson's announcement that the "230" marketing campaign that's been floating around for the past week is related to the Volt. The EPA has released a new methodology for determining a draft fuel economy standard for extended-range EVs like the Volt, and under...

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Buick To Get First Plug-In Hybrid SUV [New Cars]

06 Aug 2009 07:30:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
Plug-in hybrid model LG Chem - the supplier of our battery cells for the Volt - has also been selected to supply the lithium-ion cells for the new Buick plug-in hybrid, and its Troy, Mich.-based subsidiary Compact Power will supply the pack," Stephens said.

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STUDY: Even with electricity from coal, electric vehicles beat gas in CO2 emissions

24 Jul 2009 12:02:00 PDT

Written by Xavier Navarro
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, USA Source: Dvice]STUDY: Even with electricity from coal, electric vehicles beat gas in CO2 emissions originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What a car feels and sounds like: GM refining Volt driving experience

06 Jul 2009 14:27:00 PDT

Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
We don't have to tell you how important the Chevy Volt is to General Motors. The plug-in electric car's success or failure is likely to be seen as a crucial indicator of GM's post-bankruptcy prospects in the eyes of many followers. This being the case, it's not surprising that automaker is pr...

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Opinion: 200 jobs to come to Portage

19 May 2009 14:39:47 PDT

Michigan Business Review - MLive.com MI PORTAGE, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - As the struggling auto industry looks to retool, one of their biggest hopes is the new Chevy Volt. The Volt is GM's first battery-powered car, and it's set to hit lots in 2010. Michigan is on deck to be the center of ...

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GM's Electric Scooter

06 Apr 2009 22:29:59 PDT

What’s next? An electric unicycle? General Motors and Segway announced in New York today that they will pair up to develop an electric two-wheel car for urban driving. The car, called Project PUMA (stands for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility) has two wheels side by side. It turns...

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Feds Say the Volt Won't Save GM

01 Apr 2009 01:55:10 PDT

Written by Chuck Squatriglia
General Motors has all but bet its future on the Chevrolet Volt, but the government says the range-extended electric vehicle won't save the beleaguered automaker. We'll See a Chevrolet Volt in JuneDesign Under Constraint: How to Design A Streamlined, Mass-Produced Electric CarThe Vo...

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Opinion: Study Finds Chevy Volt Isn't Cost-Effective

05 Mar 2009 06:50:25 PST

Development of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt has been a bright spot amid some bad times for its parent company, but should GM sacrifice future gas-powered cars and trucks for this plug-in hybrid? A new study suggests the answer is no. ... Who saved the electric car? Canada.com

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Opinion: GM close to picking Volt battery pack assembly location

03 Mar 2009 10:43:59 PST

N) is close to a decision on the location of its first lithium-ion battery pack assembly facility, a top GM battery executive said on Tuesday. The battery packs would go into GM's new Chevrolet Volt electric car to be launched in late 2010 and designed ...

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2011 Opel Ampera: Screw The Schedule, Here's The Full Reveal [Geneva Motor Show]

02 Mar 2009 15:00:00 PST

Written by The Auto Insider
An advanced lithium-ion battery system is the key to getting the Opel Ampera into the hands of consumers", said Hans Demant, GME's vice president of engineering. "The engineers at our research and development center in Mainz-Kastel, Germany are testing the battery around the clock, 36...

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Chevy Announces "Plug-In-Ready" Initiative To Wire Communities For Volt [Chevy Volt]

03 Feb 2009 08:00:00 PST

Written by Ben Wojdyla
WASHINGTON - General Motors today outlined a comprehensive plan of action to help communities get ready for plug-in electric vehicles such as the upcoming Chevrolet Volt. GM announced details of the plan at the Washington Auto Show.

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Cadillac Converj Concept Video Review - Kelley Blue Book

30 Jan 2009 00:54:38 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (kbb)
FOR MORE AUTO SHOW VIDEOS & NEWS VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/autoshow Cadillac Converj Concept. This sharply drawn coupe is the Cadillac Converj Concept. Propelled by the same serial hybrid-electric propulsion system found in Chevrolets upcoming Volt, the Converjs purpose is to sh...

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GM Promises a 40-mpg City Car And a Cadillac Volt

15 Jan 2009 13:05:40 PST

Written by Chuck Squatriglia
First and second photos / North American International Auto Show. All others / GM. See Also: Detroit Auto Show a Leaner, Greener Affair And the North American Car of the Year Is... Korean The Chevrolet Volt Isn't a Prius. It Might Even Be Better. The Chevrolet Beat - An Aveo We Could Love.

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Detroit Rarely Misses a Chance to Miss a Chance

11 Dec 2008 16:59:10 PST

Written by Ben Mack
To their credit, the Big Three arebuilding smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. General Motors has more models that exceed 30 mpg than any other automaker, and it offers more hybrids than Toyota. Ford's new EcoBoost engines deliver a 20 percent improvement in fuel economy and a 15 percent r...

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Review: The Chevy Volt

21 Nov 2008 10:04:35 PST

GM says they are simply lifting the veil of the development process because of the rabid interest in the car. Given what Bob Lutz has said about the Prius ... Chevy Volt production moves ahead MarketWatch Is the Volt GM's saviour? National Post

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Opinion: Automakers can't afford to develop hybrids

19 Nov 2008 19:27:04 PST

The Spokesman Review - Ford announced more hybrid cars. GM said its Chevrolet Volt electric car is still on track for in 2010, while Nissan promised to sell pure electric vehicles ... LA Auto Show exclusive: Ghosn tells all (well, more) on EV plans Los Angeles Times

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Opinion: Possible reasons A123 lost the Chevy Volt contract

17 Nov 2008 15:58:00 PST

Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, ChevroletAs we reported a few months back, all signs point to Compact Power, a subsidiary of LG Chem, being awarded the big initial battery contract for the upcoming Chevy Volt. Why? There are some obvious reasons, including that Compact Power was able to get its...

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Chevy Volt, Live And Unplugged!

16 Sep 2008 21:01:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
Chevrolet Volt Leads General Motors Into Its Second Century Form follows function The design of the Chevrolet Volt production car has evolved from the original concept that was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Chevy Volt, A Jalopnik History

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The Chevy Volt Won't Save GM, But The Chevy Cruze Might

16 Sep 2008 10:30:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
If you're a GM fan-boy, you're probably a pretty happy camper this week. GM's celebrating its centennial and you've seen the live reveals of both the upcoming Chevy Cruze, the 40 MPG+ econobox you can't ignore yesterday, and today, the Chevy Volt, GM's resuscitation of the electric car. On...

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