Chevy Volt

[DrRay11]

So finally, we're getting some news or ideas from GM's Chevrolet division regarding electric vehicles. This is the Chevy Volt. It's a few years off still (unfortunately), but I am somewhat surprised as the technology actually seems legit. Half a decade, they tried electric cars. They took them off of the market, for whatever reason. In my opinion they were originally marketed to fail, which brings up an important point about the Chevy Volt--the concept actually looks good. GM's old EV1 line looked like what people imagined a future car would look like back in the early 80's. What are your thoughts on this? Surely other companies will follow suit or continue to improve upon their current Hybrid technologies (I'm counting on Toyota).

http://www.chevrolet.com/electriccar/

[MikeMyers]

I heard an interview with Lutz and he said the Volt may cost $40k. Way too expensive. Also, it would be nice if someone gave a breakdown about how much a person would pay in electricity charges by plugging it in. They talk like electricity is free.

[Tahoe]

I like the name Volt.

[b-diddy]

the real issue is generating electricity. until we figure that part out, i beleive electric cars are just skirting the issue.

[DrRay11]

the real issue is generating electricity. until we figure that part out, i beleive electric cars are just skirting the issue.

No doubt, but it is a step, nonetheless.

On the website, it estimates that at a price of 2.40 a gallon (obviously underestimate), 900 dollars a year will be saved using electricity vs. gasoline. 40k is definitely too much, I wouldn't get one of the first ones anyhow, need to see how they hold up and such.

[Uncle Mxy]

I like the name Volt.

It beats the name Impact, that's for sure.

[DrRay11]

While we're on the subject of EV's, I wonder if Tesla Motors will release a a middle and lower class car to supplement the Roadster.

[Zip Goshboots]

I heard an interview with Lutz and he said the Volt may cost $40k. Way too expensive. Also, it would be nice if someone gave a breakdown about how much a person would pay in electricity charges by plugging it in. They talk like electricity is free.

Get long enough extension chord and electricity CAN be free, if ya know what I mean!!!

[Zip Goshboots]

I also think that asking about the "technology" of electric cars, or cars that get better gas mileage, and why it's not out there, or what has happened to it is extremely rhetorical.

[b-diddy]

the reason its not out there is because the tech didnt make sense, and oil was so cheep there was no reason to look elsewhere. lack of foresight? maybe.

but as far as some nefarious, oil boogeyman holding down the electric car? i dont think so.