Chevy Volt Halted. Who did not see this coming?

[westcliffe01]

What does this vehicle have that was not already on the first generation Prius in 2000 ? Do you not think that 11 years is a long enough time for mechanics to prepare for this day ? Very little will probably have to be worked on, except the new battery (and software), since the motors are brushless and it should be a long time before the bearings give out.

I don't want to get the thread closed. Success in politics these days means you hand over public money to your friends and supporters whether it makes sense to the taxpayers or represents good public policy. But let's not go into prohibited territory.

$40k for an electric car? I don't think there is anybody around here with the first clue how to work on it. Take it to the electric company and have them service it?

 

[rsewill]

It wouldn't even be a good golf cart!
Just another Obama folly!

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President Bush was in office when the Volt was developed. But nice try.

The Chevrolet Volt concept car was unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show, becoming the first-ever series plug-in hybrid concept car shown by a major manufacturer.

 

[timswi]

President Bush was in office when the Volt was developed. But nice try.

The Chevrolet Volt concept car was unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show, becoming the first-ever series plug-in hybrid concept car shown by a major manufacturer.

You're correct, that had been under development for some time..I don't understand all of the slamming of this car..Yes, it's expensive but it's not a bad attempt at a multi-use hybrid...The whole battery fire thing is a sham...it only happened when it was battering rammed in an insurance test and the fire didn't start until many days later...A flaw, yes and it has been identified and a fix is either been done or is in the works, but it isn't like they turned into fireballs in general use....I'm not a hybrid guy either.

Just another anti GM target.

 

[Ford tractor]

$40k for an electric car? I don't think there is anybody around here with the first clue how to work on it. Take it to the electric company and have them service it?

They guys that can't work on an electric are also the same guys that spend all day trying to change spark plugs on a diesel...:confused2:

 

[two_bit_score]

Good commuter car as long as your work is in the same neighborhood.

Yeah, pretty much if you were in walking distance.

What really made me mad at GM was how they never said the Volt wa going to have such limited range on elect. and still need a gas motor to really go anywhere. They hyped it as a totally elect car but then had to come clean at the last minute before it was introduced.


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[two_bit_score]

President Bush was in office when the Volt was developed. But nice try.

The Chevrolet Volt concept car was unveiled at the January 2007 North American International Auto Show, becoming the first-ever series plug-in hybrid concept car shown by a major manufacturer.

But it took Obama to bring it to fruition. Of course, you could argue that Obama has continued many policies Bush put in motion. In this case though Obama owns this folly just like he owns GM and any subsequent failure from them.




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[rsewill]

But it took Obama to bring it to fruition. Of course, you could argue that Obama has continued many policies Bush put in motion. In this case though Obama owns this folly just like he owns GM and any subsequent failure from them.

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Yes, you are correct, President Bush put things in motion and now President Obama owns them and seems quite happy to take credit for the success of GM. I'd buy a Volt in a heartbeat if it had a Diesel engine instead of a gas.

 

[2manyrocks]

They guys that can't work on an electric are also the same guys that spend all day trying to change spark plugs on a diesel...:confused2:

Do our mechanics work for you, too?

 

[two_bit_score]

Yes, you are correct, President Bush put things in motion and now President Obama owns them and seems quite happy to take credit for the success of GM. I'd buy a Volt in a heartbeat if it had a Diesel engine instead of a gas.

So basically, you'd buy a Volt if it wasn't a Volt.

I hardly call GM a success story, yet.



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[Pixguy]

If the Volt was as successful as some think, why are sales so low and why do they (WE) have subsidize each sale to the tune of $7500???