Volt on schedule, pricing might not be
"optimism is building"According to Rick Wagoner, the Chevy Volt is on schedule for 2010. However, as the company has provided every and all resources necessary to the Volt development team to help meet the Volt's aggressive deadline, the price could increase - by as much as $18,000. Still, not long ago, Wagoner wasn't as confident that the 2010 deadline could be met, so his increase in confidence is noteworthy. (Reuters)
posted by Dahcredyns at
9:34 AM
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VCR's, DVD's and Plasma TV's were outside my price range when they all debuted, but they were superior technology when they came out and eventually the prices came down to where a lowly pee-on like me could afford one. I figure his is not so different...except the lobbyists against them in this case have a bit more coin I suppose!
true, but i think automakers, utilities and the government realize the potential of electrification. i don't know if it's possible, but if all 3 groups could come together, this development could be made cost-effective - i believe.
america needs a big, bold new energy vision and electrification seems to be the right path, but those damn lobbyists.
The Chevy Volt.
Cheverlet is trying to prepare itself to scalp the public consumer in 2010. That is all this is about besides the fact that GM knows that the future is going to be about building electric cars.
It will because the price of gas is expected to be around $7.00/gal. by then. Phenix motors and Tulsa motors are so expenceive of electric cars that GM knows they can charge 50k +, and still be cheaper then the others cars.
The chevy volt falls way short of expectations is not really going to be nothing more then a glorified electric golf cart that needs to be recharged often and wont give you much distance/recharge time.
Ross-
I agree with some of your sentiments, but I don't think the Volt will disappoint, at least in terms of performance. I do, however, think the Volt price could be disappointing for many in the Volt Nation. Likewise, it might take several years before the Volt can match Prius production.
Still, in terms of performance, the Volt will not have limited range, and it won't disappoint. The first iteration of the Volt is a hybrid, not a pure electric vehicle. As a range extended electric vehicle, the Volt has unlimited range with gasoline. It'll go 100 mph, have incredible torque and an enjoyable 0 -60.
The Volt will electrify, I guarantee it. Will it do so cost-effectively? That's the real question, in my opinion.
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