Chevy Volt A Big Hit at Alt Car Expo 2008

Never (hardly ever) buy gas again. The strong and silent electric motor has begun its assimilation of our transportation systems, and GM will be joining the party with VOLT (grandchild of the ill-fated EV1), a stylish plug-in sedan that turned heads at this years Alt Car Expo. GM Group Manager Dave Barthmuss told us all about the plans and hopes for the Volt.

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[ryanludkey1]

How many millions (billions) of dollars have already be spend on aerodynamic research? Do the cars we drive today reflect this?

[ryanludkey1]

GM and Chrysler had a good run. Congratulations. NO MORE BAILOUT MONEY! Bailout money never should have been offered. Lets get some new blood into the system. Fresh ideas at affordable prices.

Hats off to Toyota and the Prius. You offered a car that the masses wanted before you were required to.

I have never owned any foreign car. I have owned 1 Dodge, 2 Fords & 4 GMs and I am frustrated.

[ryanludkey1]

GM discontinued the EV-1 program because it was viewed to be less profitable and because legislature was changed eliminated the need for this product by GM and all car manufactures.

The Volt concept car is, in my eyes, a beautiful and stylish car. Good job designers. I would prefer it as a less than 20K 4-cyl version than a more than 30K electric but the design of the Volt production car does little to stir up any excitement.

[emforty2]

don't count on that as the Volt is a mere publicity stunt to ask for more money

then they will seel the technology to the oil company

ha ha haha

[gabbogabbo]

GM hated the EV1 from the get go, ten years ago. Now they say its the granddaddy of the volt. Electric cars have been around since the begining of the automobile. I think that volt will be a decent car but i really hate GM so i wont buy one. I'll wait untill either Toyota, Honda or maybe Ford (if they live, and my dad used to work for them so i get a deal!) starts making these types of cars.

p.s i wich hybrids or cars like the volt had a diesel engine option grrrrrr!

[DRSmetal]

We need these cars!

[guitarwave89]

its not a hybrid. the motor is used to recharge the main battery when there is no other power source readily available.

[emforty2]

he said GM in a huge transformation today ! electrification of GM ? then why does the Volt has a 1.4 Chevy Aveo engine onboard using gasoline using spark plugs coolant oil change oil filters and needs a tuneup

because the VOLT just a hybrid a $40K HYBRID !

[whoybeen]

are you just as dumb as a ROCK OR WHAT!

[zaine11]

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