Should GM Cut the Price or De-Content the Chevy Volt?
By Jim Motavalli ·
May 07, 2013
Experts weigh in, but I think to stay competitive with the Nissan LEAF a modest price drop should accompany some value-added tweaks. An alternative, says dealer Leo Karl III, is a new entry-level model.
LEAF Continues Spring Sales Rejuvenation, Leaving Other Plug-ins in the Dust
By Zach McDonald ·
May 01, 2013
April was another good month for the Nissan LEAF, which moved 1,936 units nationwide to post its second best month of sales since hitting the market in late 2010.
GM: Next Generation Volt Will Be $10,000 Cheaper to Build
By David Herron ·
May 01, 2013
Speaking at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference, G.M. chief executive Dan Akerson spoke about the company's sustainability efforts and greener vehicles. He said the next-generation Chevy Volt, due in 2015 or 2016, would cost less to build and finally be profitable.
Discussions
Exclusive: Chevrolet Volt Chief Engineer Explains Volt Drivetrain, Says "Volt is an Electric Vehicle"
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Nick Chambers says:
What is it about the Chevy Volt that seems to elicit such heated discussion? After the last couple days' worth of...
Should GM Cut the Price or De-Content the Chevy Volt?
Chevrolet Volt Article · comments
Jim Motavalli says:
Experts weigh in, but I think to stay competitive with the Nissan LEAF a modest price drop should accompany some value-...
Chevy Volt Owners Often Exceed 40 Miles of Electric-Only Range
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Eric Loveday says:
According to Chevy Volt drivers posting on online forum users, the extended-range electric vehicle can easily exceed 40...
LEAF Continues Spring Sales Rejuvenation, Leaving Other Plug-ins in the Dust
Chevrolet, Nissan Leaf, Volt Article · comments
Zach McDonald says:
April was another good month for the Nissan LEAF, which moved 1,936 units nationwide to post its second best month of...
GM: Next Generation Volt Will Be $10,000 Cheaper to Build
Chevrolet Article · comments
David Herron says:
Speaking at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference, G.M. chief executive Dan Akerson spoke about the company's...
Chevy Volt won't power a 12 volt to 110 volt power converter without blowing a 20amp fuse.
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proudflesh says:
I have had my 2013 Volt for 4 months.
In my Yaris, I used a power inverter to supply power to a...
Ask Volt Drivers: How often do you stop at a gas station?
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Brian Kariger says:
Hey Volt Driver:
According to Consumer Reports, some people report going for months and more than 1...
Wanted: Fair Costs for Electric Car Home Charger Installations
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Josie Garthwaite says:
As a new generation of plug-in vehicles rolls off the assembly line, a new cadre of consumers has entered the market...
AAA Chooses Chevy Volt as a Top Commuter Car
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Brad Berman says:
According to AAA, the Chevrolet Volt is among the best commuter vehicles in the United States. Experts from the...
LEAF Sales Soar in March, Volt Remains Stable
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Eric Loveday says:
Nissan LEAF sales soared to a record high in March 2013, beating the previous high-water mark by a substantial margin...
Top Two Plug-in Car Sales 46% Up From Last Year, Led by Volt
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Eric Loveday says:
February sales numbers for the top two plug-in vehicles are in. The figure once again reveal how the vagaries of the...
Opel Ampera Orders Soar Past 7,000
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Eric Loveday says:
Orders for the award-winning 2012 Opel Ampera recently soared past the 7,000-unit mark and seem destined to hit the...
EPA Rates Chevy Volt at 93 MPG, or 60 MPG or 35 MPG, Depending
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Brad Berman says:
One day after the all-electric Nissan LEAF received its 99-mpg (equivalent) rating from the EPA, General Motors...
Volt and LEAF Sales Drop Off in January 2013
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Eric Loveday says:
January is rarely a strong sales month for automakers in general and both the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt were no...
Interview: Plug-in Hybrid Pioneer on Receiving Chevy Volt
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Brad Berman says:
More than eight years ago, Felix Kramer embarked on a quixotic journey to convince the global auto industry to produce...
Chevy Volt Sales Sizzling Once More, Nissan LEAF Stays Steady
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Eric Loveday says:
Sales of the Chevy Volt rebounded dramatically in December with GM reporting it sold 2,633 units. As for YTD results,...
MPG Comparison: 2012 Volt vs. 2010 Prius
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Ray Iannuzzelli says:
To compare my 2012 Volt and 2010 Prius, I want to know which car is better to drive on a trip. For example, if we are...
Run house on Chevy volt?
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Rob Q says:
Can you use the Chevy Volt as a backup source of power for your house in the event of a power...
Popular Mechanics Deals Another Blow to Chevy's 50-MPG Myth
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Zach McDonald says:
Popular Mechanics recently spent 3 days and 900 miles testing the Chevy Volt, recording data on its all-electric range...
New York Times Calculates ROI on LEAF and Volt
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Brad Berman says:
From the first day that hybrid gas-electric cars arrived on US streets, journalists have tried to calculate the “...
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