Chevy Volt Questioned
By David on Mar 7, 2007 in Chevrolet, Prototypes
GM has been taking large steps forward in regards to creating an electric car. Earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show they debuted the Chevrolet Volt, which features an electric power train. Questions are arising now as to the safety and economic value of creating such a vehicle, which would operate on lithium ion batteries.
With a fully operational prototype by the end of 07, GM is hoping for a launch as early as 2010. Such a strict time line on production has caused some to question GM's sincerity and view it simply as a PR stunt.
"Competitors who write this off as a PR exercise are going to be brutally surprised," Lutz said.
7 Comment(s)
By lj on Mar 7, 2007 | Reply
They shall be brutally surprised!
Check out the dedicated enthusiast’s site
http://www.gm-volt.com
By David on Mar 7, 2007 | Reply
lol, brutally. Nice site BTW.
By Nicolas on Sep 7, 2007 | Reply
The curved side windows would distort light, in other words the person inside would have a distorted image of the outside.
I like the concept of the Volt, however I am not sure about the package of this vehicle: Interior space seems very small in proportion to the overall dimensions.
By jatouri on Sep 10, 2007 | Reply
I think this car look fantastic. how the modeling is and how it is made make it look beautiful
By Lee on Sep 15, 2007 | Reply
The curved side windows don’t distort light, you are confusing a window with a lens. What car today has flat glass panes? All cars have curved windshields and side and rear glass, ever see a ‘63 Corvette split window???
By bernard on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
yea, numb-nards, there’s tons of other cars with curved windows. and why would that be your main concern?
By admin on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
Wait, did you say numb-nards? lol