Latest Chevy Volt News
California Volt Owners Will Have to Wait for HOV Access
By Zach McDonald ·
September 03, 2010
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday signed into law legislation that will effectively grant HOV lane access to the Nissan LEAF one year before the Chevy Volt.
Battery Prices May Drop 19 to 25 Percent in 2010, Fueled By Korean-Japanese Price War
By Nick Chambers ·
September 01, 2010
While many of us wait for the competition between plug-in car makers to heat up with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt later this year, the battle to be the king of the lithium-ion battery market is already in full swing. With an expected oversupply of batteries, most major battery makers are planning steep price cuts in 2010.
Is GM Preparing to Throw Fuel on the Range Anxiety Fire?
By Zach McDonald ·
September 01, 2010
It looks like General Motors might once again be trying to kill the electric car—or at least any electric car that doesn't have a range extender like the Volt. Jalopnik reports that the carmaker is seeking to trademark the phrase "range anxiety" for the purpose of marketing its plug-in (which as we all know by now, runs on gas after its 40 miles of battery range are depleted.)
Discussions
GM Fervently Denies Sub-30 MPG Fuel Economy Claim for Chevy Volt
Blog Post · 99 comments
Nick Chambers says:
Yesterday the internet was abuzz with the rumors that the Volt would get less than 30 miles per gallon after the...
California Volt Owners Will Have to Wait for HOV Access
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Zach McDonald says:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger yesterday signed into law legislation that will effectively grant HOV lane access to the...
Battery Prices May Drop 19 to 25 Percent in 2010, Fueled By Korean-Japanese Price War
Blog Post · 2 comments
Nick Chambers says:
While many of us wait for the competition between plug-in car makers to heat up with the introduction of the Nissan...
Is GM Preparing to Throw Fuel on the Range Anxiety Fire?
Blog Post · 15 comments
Zach McDonald says:
It looks like General Motors might once again be trying to kill the electric car—or at least any electric car that...
Video: Consumer Reports Gets Its Hands on the Chevy Volt; Much Longer Gas-Only Range?
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Nick Chambers says:
With such a long a storied history, you know a car is the real deal when Consumer Reports starts getting into it—which...
GM Sees Different Engine as Key to Next Gen Chevy Volt Fuel Economy Gains
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Nick Chambers says:
When the folks at GM laid out their aggressive development plan for the Chevrolet Volt a bit more than three years ago...
Ford EVs Connect With Portland, GM Swings and Misses
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John Gartner says:
In advance of the launch of the Ford Transit Connect Electric van and other EVs, Ford started a 14-city promotional...
Largest U.S. Dealership Chain Announces 'Zero-Tolerance' Price Gouging Policy for EVs
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Zach McDonald says:
With an informal survey suggesting that nearly a quarter of Chevy Volt dealers plan to charge more than $10,000 above...
Chevrolet Volt Price Gouging Starts Early; California Dealer Asking for $20K More Than List
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Nick Chambers says:
Reportedly, a dealer in California is asking for a whoppingly ridiculous markup of $20,000 more than the list price of...
A Volt vs. LEAF 'Showdown' on NPR's Science Friday
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Zach McDonald says:
The waiting lists for the Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF contain quite a few rabid fans of each vehicle who have sometimes...
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