GM's dual mode hybrid powertrain not fit for small cars
No small hybrids from GM until the VoltYesterday, I sat at the dinner table with GM's Bob Lutz and his wife. While I enjoyed some fine wine, a nice filet mignon, and a sweet piece of cheesecake, nothing could have been sweeter than the conversation.
Quite frankly, Bob Lutz is one cool dude.
One of the questions I asked Mr. Lutz was, essentially, 'Why not make a small hybrid car to challenge the Toyota Prius? Call it a shot over Toyota's hybrid bow, and a PR move to quiet GM's environmental critics.' (Finish)
Labels: Chevy Volt electric vehicle concept, GM, Hybrid Vehicles, toyota prius
posted by Dahcredyns at
1:12 AM
1 Comments:
I can understand why GM is concentrating their fuel-economy improvements on their large trucks and SUVs. After all, there's plenty of room for improvement, and they do have to make a profit. A pity there's no room for them to make a profit on smaller vehicles. I personally have no interest in owning a large vehicle, so I see that I must reluctantly leave them out of consideration for any near-term purchases.
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