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GM-Volt - Chevy Volt Concept SiteGM-Volt - Chevy Volt Concept SiteDedicated news, information, and discussion site for the Chevy Volt electric car. Articles
Chevy Volt Vehicle Line Engineer on the Reduced Gas Storage Capacity
2008-04-14 13:02:00 Our last discussion regarding GMs decision to reduce the size of on-board gasoline storage was very productive. We stayed on topic, which was very helpful. Most comments were positive, although there were certainly some who were unhappy about it. I pointed out our discussion to Tony Posawatz who is GM’s Chevy Volt/E-Flex vehicle line ... More About: General , Storage , Vehicle , Engineer , Line
GM Has Given the Volt Team a Blank Check
2008-04-13 15:19:00 I’ve tried to find out how much the E-Flex/Volt program is costing GM, I’ve asked the top VPs. They are only willing to say that they know but generally do not disclose those numbers publicly. The Wall Street Journal has previously reported nearly $1 Billion is being spent, but that is unverified. When talking ... More About: Design , Financial , Team , Check , Blank
U.S. Nanowire Lithium-ion Battery Expert Gets a $10 Million Grant?From Saud
2008-04-12 16:18:00 One of the most popular posts on this site was actually not about the Chevy Volt, but an interview I did with Dr. Yi Cui of Stanford University. He had developed a silicon nanowire anode for lithium-ion batteries. A result of his unique chemistry were experimental cells that could store 10 times the energy of ... More About: Battery , Expert , Million , Grant , Lithium
Volt Gas Tank Shrunk - Maximum Range Reduced
2008-04-11 14:04:00 When the Chevy Volt concept was first introduced it included a pair of 6 gallon tanks. At 50 mpg (under ICE range extension mode) this resulted in the car having an overall 640 mile maximum range. Over time, as engineers have developed the car’s final internal layout, as per Volt lead engineer Andrew Farah, it became ... More About: Engineering , Tank , Range
More from Bob Lutz on the Volt Roll-out Plan
2008-04-10 21:34:00 In a previous post we discussed Bob Lutz ’ statement that the Volt may first go to California, Florida, Washington DC, and New York. There was and still is a great discussion which ensued. One of dozens of interesting comments echoed by several was that perhaps it doesn’t matter as much where the Volts start rolling out, ... More About: Roll , Production , Plan
My Fox Business Network TV Interview
2008-04-10 02:47:00 I had the experience of being interviewed by Degan McDowell on the Fox Business Network on Monday. I continue to be amazed at how much exposure this site is getting, and the opportunity to discuss the Volt on mainstream national media was quite exciting. After all, one of the main objectives of this site is to spread ... More About: Video , Interview , Business network
New York Now Added Among First Places to Get Chevy Volts
2008-04-09 13:49:00 In a previous post about production roll-out, we heard from Bob Lutz that GM was considering an initial limited roll-out, first to California, next to Washington D.C., and finally Florida. I for one, being a New York er, was little disappointed about that. Mr Lutz, according to this excerpt from the Detroit Press seems to now have rolled ... More About: Places , Timeline , Production
E-Flex/Chevy Volt Battery Lab Tour and Update
2008-04-08 12:00:00 I had the chance to tour the Chevy Volt battery lab and hear presentations by Lance Turner and Roland Matthe, battery engineers. This was actually my second trip there (see prior post). Lance showed us a sample of the LG/CPI pack running a series of driving cycles including the aggressive US06. The first pack has been ... More About: Engineering , Battery , Tour , Update , Flex
Production Volt Exterior Design and Appearance: When Will We See it All?
2008-04-07 03:13:00 One of the top questions people ask is, "When will the final production Volt design be shown?" I just toured GM’s Chevy Volt E-Flex Design studio. First let me be clear, GM is not showing anyone what the final production vehicle fully looks like yet. I also spent considerable time talking to Bob Boniface, the ... More About: Video , Timeline , Production , Appearance
Higher Resolution Chevy Volt Spy Photo 1/3 Camouflage Model
2008-04-06 02:48:00 I was able to get in touch with the photographer who caught the video, reporter Jeffery Gilbert. I found out that GM actually had given him permission to take that video. As such he afforded me with the highest resolution video available, from which is the clip above. He took it with a ... More About: Photo , General , Model , Higher , Camouflage
Production Volt Exterior Design Photoshop Rendition
2008-04-05 22:05:00 GM’s not ready to show us the final Volt yet, so let’s have some fun with Photoshop . GM-Volt.com’s own graphics expert Matthew of MJay Studios took up the task of photoshopping the 1/3 prototype photo to give us a hint of what the production Volt may look like, his is above. The one below is ... More About: Design , General , Production , Rendition
Chevy Volt Interior Spy Photo
2008-04-05 21:49:00 Someone took a picture of the Volt’s interior sketch (to the left). As I saw it firsthand, I can tell you it is indeed accurate, and is essentially finalized. As per interior designer Tim Crieg, what is seen on this picture will be indistinguishable from the final product although subtle features could change. ... More About: Photo , Design , Interior , Chevy , Chevy Volt
Production Volt Photoshop Contest
2008-04-05 16:04:00 One of the most commonly asked questions about the Volt is when will we see the final design. The last post shows a clip of the 1/3 scale model I saw in the wind tunnel. Up close and personal it is very beautiful. One of our readers created the photoshop overlay rendition you see above made ... More About: Contest , Design , Photoshop , Production
Production Volt 1/3 Scale Camouflage Spy Shot, Battery Lab, and Mule Video
2008-04-04 21:35:00 (Either JavaScript is not active or you are using an old version of Adobe Flash Player. Please install the newest Flash Player.) More About: Video , Design , Battery , Production , Shot
Fully Operational 40 Mile Range Chevy Volt Prototype to Hit Road This Month
2008-04-04 07:30:00 During our Chevy Volt media day, myself and other journalists were given a whirlwind tour of the E-Flex battery lab. Hybrid Director Mickey Bly briefed us on the current mule (test car) status. First, there have been four mules operational for the past 6 months. We actually got to see one on a lift, ... More About: Engineering , Battery , Mile , Prototype , Road
The Chevy Volt Interior and How it Will Start
2008-04-03 22:11:00 It has been a whirlwind day through the Volt battery lab, wind tunnel, VR studio, and design studio. Lots of information to get out there. Considering I was in the accompaniment of 80 other journalists, expect a flurry of articles from many sources. The first new thing I wanted to share was what we were told about how the Chevy Volt will start. First of all, the design freeze has essentially been reached. the exploration phase is over and only minimal changes could take place from now on. I saw a large photo of the finalized interior, and it is beautiful. Lines will sweep out from the center display, and will give a spacious and comfortable experience. It is futuristic, high-tech, and speaks eloquently to the electrical nature of the car. To that end the car will start uniquely. There will be no key or ignition! You will have a fob, and the car will recognize you as you approach, it will give forth visual and audio signals, "come to life" as designer Tim Creig says.... More About: Start , Interior , Chevy Volt
Volt Will Charge at Both 110V and 220V: Half of Range Charge Within an Hour
2008-04-03 04:02:00 I arrived OK in Michigan, and on this first night had the chance to speak to a wide range of people involved in the Chevy Volt. At tonight’s reception, I caught up with Frank Weber, the Volt’s vehicle line executive. At Volt Nation he had mentioned that the Volt will have a smart charging capacity, meaning ... More About: Charge , Hour , Charging , Range , Half
Thank You Mr.Lutz!
2008-04-02 16:24:00 Vice Chairman Bob Lutz took the time out to write a thank-you note to all of us who attended the Volt Nation event in New York City. You can read his blog post here . The event was indeed unprecedented in that a social media resource (this site) was able to gain the attention of, recognition by, ...
Chevy Volt Media Day
2008-04-02 07:01:00 One of the greatest opportunities I have been afforded in running this site, is to occasionally see the internal processes of the Volt’s development firsthand. To that end, GM has once again invited me out to their Tech Center in Warren Michigan. I won’t be alone, but in the accompaniment of several journalists. I don’t know ... More About: Media , General , Chevy , Chevy Volt
Should the Volt have Speakers Inside and Outside to Simulate Engine Sound?
2008-04-01 07:00:00 An interesting engineering consideration in building electric cars is the sound they will make. People are used to cars making noise, both inside and outside, and indeed some enthusiasts rejoice at such engine sound. Also certain groups, such as the blind may rely on engine noise to alert them. Electric drive cars like the Volt will be ... More About: General , Sound , Engine , Speakers , Inside
A Chat with Project Better Place Investor, Michael Granoff
2008-03-31 07:00:00 After Volt Nation, I received an email from Michael Granoff, who is a #1 investor with Project Better Place (PBP). It turns out he lives within a mile of where I work and we planned to meet up. We had a wide ranging discussion about Project Better Place, whether it could come to America, and ... More About: Chat , Investor
Site Update in progress
2008-03-30 08:14:00 If you are seeing this post, our migration to a new host (mediatemple.net) is well underway. We;ve already ported the site, database, and forums to MT. The DNS settings have been changed and will show for you shortly, depending on your local DNS server. Once this mesage no longer appears you will be on the ... More About: General , Site , Update , Progress
Volt Nation Audience Reactions
2008-03-30 07:00:00 At the end of last week’s Volt Nation event, some brief videos interviews were shot with attendees, who gave their opinions about the event, etc.: Segment One (Either JavaScript is not active or you are using an old version of Adobe Flash Player. Please install the newest Flash Player.) Segment Two (Either JavaScript is not active or you are ... More About: Audience
Volt Nation Audience Reactions
2008-03-30 07:00:00 At the end of last week’s Volt Nation event, some brief videos interviews were shot with attendees, who gave their opinions about the event, etc.: Segment One (Either JavaScript is not active or you are using an old version of Adobe Flash Player. Please install the newest Flash Player.) Segment Two (Either JavaScript is not active or you are ... More About: Audience
California Drops ZEV Requirement to 7500 Cars From 2012-2014
2008-03-29 15:00:00 California is the only state that has authority to make its own rules about vehicle emissions requirements exceeding federal standards, stemming from its smog problem in the early 70s. Thursday the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to reduce the requirement of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) from the initial mandate of 25,000 sales to 7,500 sales in ... More About: Politics , Cars , California
California Drops ZEV Requirement to 7500 Cars From 2012-2014
2008-03-29 15:00:00 California is the only state that has authority to make its own rules about vehicle emissions requirements exceeding federal standards, stemming from its smog problem in the early 70s. Thursday the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to reduce the requirement of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) from the initial mandate of 25,000 sales to 7,500 sales in ... More About: Politics , Cars , California
Zenn Says EEStor Ultracapacitor-Powered Car for Launch Fall 2009
2008-03-29 01:31:00 Put this one in the category of “I’ll believe it when I see it”, but Zenn Motor company claims it will launch an electric car powered by EEStor’s ultracapacitor in the fall of 2009. The car called the cityZENN is claimed to have a top speed of 80 MPH and to be able to drive up ... More About: Launch , Competitors , Fall
Zenn Says EEStor Ultracapacitor-Powered Car for Launch Fall 2009
2008-03-29 01:31:00 Put this one in the category of “I’ll believe it when I see it”, but Zenn Motor company claims it will launch an electric car powered by EEStor’s ultracapacitor in the fall of 2009. The car called the cityZENN is claimed to have a top speed of 80 MPH and to be able to drive up ... More About: Launch , Competitors , Fall
Is there a Financial Benefit of a Volt over a Prius?
2008-03-28 06:00:00 Michael Kanellos of CNET wrote a piece in which he analyzed Google.org’s ReChargeIT data. Google has a fleet of plug-in converted Prius es and Escapes which employees drive, and the data is summarized and posted here. His conclusion is that there is an annual savings of 88 gallons of gas for the Prius plug-in versus the ... More About: Financial , Benefit
Is there a Financial Benefit of a Volt over a Prius?
More articles from this author:2008-03-28 06:00:00 Michael Kanellos of CNET wrote a piece in which he analyzed Google.org’s ReChargeIT data. Google has a fleet of plug-in converted Prius es and Escapes which employees drive, and the data is summarized and posted here. His conclusion is that there is an annual savings of 88 gallons of gas for the Prius plug-in versus the ... More About: Financial , Benefit 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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