EPA rates the Volt: 93 MPG-equivalent on electricity, 37 MPG gas, 60 MPG combined
07-14-10, 10:21 PM
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GM says Volt battery system will have 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty
Chrissie Thompson
Automotive News -- July 14, 2010 - 12:01 am ET
UPDATED: 7/14/10 3:41 p.m. ET
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A battery engineer checks a Volt battery at the GM Global Battery Systems Lab in Warren, Mich., earlier today.
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General Motors Co., preparing to launch the first U.S. mass-market plug-in hybrid, will offer buyers of its Chevrolet Volt an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the lithium-ion battery's 161 components.
The warranty also includes the battery's thermal management system, charging system and electric-drive components, GM said today.
The Volt, which goes on sale in October or November, can run for up to 40 miles on battery power before it switches to power from a gasoline-powered engine. A battery can charge in 8 to 10 hours on 120-volt power or about four hours through a 240-volt hookup.
GM intends for the warranty length to give customers confidence in the Volt's unfamiliar plug-in technology, said Micky Bly, GM's executive director of global electrical systems, today at GM's battery plant in Brownstown Township, Mich.
“It's one less question for the dealer,” Bly said. GM has not announced the warranty for the Volt's gasoline-powered engine, but Bly said it would be at least as long as GM's standard five years or 100,000 miles.
The Volt battery's longevity stems in large part from the liquid heating and cooling system that keeps the battery at optimal temperatures. The Volt is the only such mass-market vehicle with a liquid-powered thermal management system, GM said.
For example, the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle has an air-cooled battery. Nissan hasn't released warranty information for the Leaf, which goes on sale in December.
The Brownstown plant has been building prototypes for Volts since January and will soon start batteries that will go on vehicles destined for customers' garages.
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Chrissie Thompson
Automotive News -- July 14, 2010 - 12:01 am ET
UPDATED: 7/14/10 3:41 p.m. ET
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A battery engineer checks a Volt battery at the GM Global Battery Systems Lab in Warren, Mich., earlier today.
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GM press release
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GM says Volt battery system will have 8-year, 100,000-mile warranty
Ford Focus electric battery packs to be built by LG Chem unit
Bill Gates, venture capitalist invest $23.5 million in EcoMotors
Tesla to deliver 2 prototype EVs to Toyota this month
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General Motors Co., preparing to launch the first U.S. mass-market plug-in hybrid, will offer buyers of its Chevrolet Volt an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the lithium-ion battery's 161 components.
The warranty also includes the battery's thermal management system, charging system and electric-drive components, GM said today.
The Volt, which goes on sale in October or November, can run for up to 40 miles on battery power before it switches to power from a gasoline-powered engine. A battery can charge in 8 to 10 hours on 120-volt power or about four hours through a 240-volt hookup.
GM intends for the warranty length to give customers confidence in the Volt's unfamiliar plug-in technology, said Micky Bly, GM's executive director of global electrical systems, today at GM's battery plant in Brownstown Township, Mich.
“It's one less question for the dealer,” Bly said. GM has not announced the warranty for the Volt's gasoline-powered engine, but Bly said it would be at least as long as GM's standard five years or 100,000 miles.
The Volt battery's longevity stems in large part from the liquid heating and cooling system that keeps the battery at optimal temperatures. The Volt is the only such mass-market vehicle with a liquid-powered thermal management system, GM said.
For example, the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle has an air-cooled battery. Nissan hasn't released warranty information for the Leaf, which goes on sale in December.
The Brownstown plant has been building prototypes for Volts since January and will soon start batteries that will go on vehicles destined for customers' garages.
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07-15-10, 07:50 AM
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Not bad. It's about as much a warranty as one could expect.
However, it translates to only 12,500 miles a year. Far less than most will probably travel in a Volt. After all, I think a majority of people buy hybrids (and soon electric/extended range cars) in part because they drive more than average. Many owners may achieve 100K in 4 years.
I myself, put almost 30,000 miles a year on my Yaris. Part of the reason I got a car that gets 40 mpg.
However, it translates to only 12,500 miles a year. Far less than most will probably travel in a Volt. After all, I think a majority of people buy hybrids (and soon electric/extended range cars) in part because they drive more than average. Many owners may achieve 100K in 4 years.
I myself, put almost 30,000 miles a year on my Yaris. Part of the reason I got a car that gets 40 mpg.
07-27-10, 10:08 AM
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http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...,7059556.story
Starts at $41,000 would cost ~$28,500 in CA after state and federal rebates
Nissan Leaf starts at $32,780 before rebates
I'd take the Volt despite the premium because it does have the option to get power through the gas generator if the juice runs out. That will allow the car to be used on longer trips even if there is no where to charge it.
Starts at $41,000 would cost ~$28,500 in CA after state and federal rebates
Nissan Leaf starts at $32,780 before rebates
I'd take the Volt despite the premium because it does have the option to get power through the gas generator if the juice runs out. That will allow the car to be used on longer trips even if there is no where to charge it.
07-27-10, 10:56 AM
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Sticker price is high but the lease is cheap for a $42k car. I think it will sell well.
Will be interesting to see how much the dealers mark it up. No matter what corporate tells them, you know a salesman or manager will jack it up when three people are fighting over the same car at 9 AM in the morning. Supply and demand will kick in.
Will be interesting to see how much the dealers mark it up. No matter what corporate tells them, you know a salesman or manager will jack it up when three people are fighting over the same car at 9 AM in the morning. Supply and demand will kick in.
07-27-10, 11:19 AM
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2011 Chevrolet Volt to start at $41,000
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...REEN/100729861
The greenest Chevrolet ever will also be one of the more expensive.
The 2011 Volt will carry a starting sticker price of $41,000 when it launches late this year, General Motors said on Tuesday. With a federal tax credit worth up to $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. Destination charges are included.
Orders start today.
Chevy will also offer a lease program, with payments as low as $350 for 36 months; $2,500 would be due at signing. The tax credit is figured into the lease.
The Volt will have an expected range of 340 miles, with 40 miles on pure electricity from the 16-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack. After that is used up, a gasoline-powered generator kicks in to extend range another 300 miles.
The initial markets will be New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.
The Volt is considered the most significant vehicle from GM in years, vaulting the company into a competitive position in the race to build greener cars as federal fuel-economy regulations tighten.
The Volt also gets an eight-year, 100,000-mile battery-pack warranty and a mobile app from OnStar. The car comes standard with a 120-volt charge cord.
Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...#ixzz0uuMQ9XuR
The greenest Chevrolet ever will also be one of the more expensive.
The 2011 Volt will carry a starting sticker price of $41,000 when it launches late this year, General Motors said on Tuesday. With a federal tax credit worth up to $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. Destination charges are included.
Orders start today.
Chevy will also offer a lease program, with payments as low as $350 for 36 months; $2,500 would be due at signing. The tax credit is figured into the lease.
The Volt will have an expected range of 340 miles, with 40 miles on pure electricity from the 16-kilowatt lithium-ion battery pack. After that is used up, a gasoline-powered generator kicks in to extend range another 300 miles.
The initial markets will be New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.
The Volt is considered the most significant vehicle from GM in years, vaulting the company into a competitive position in the race to build greener cars as federal fuel-economy regulations tighten.
The Volt also gets an eight-year, 100,000-mile battery-pack warranty and a mobile app from OnStar. The car comes standard with a 120-volt charge cord.
Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010...#ixzz0uuMQ9XuR
07-27-10, 11:51 AM
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[url]Starts at $41,000 would cost ~$28,500 in CA after state and federal rebates
I'd take the Volt despite the premium because it does have the option to get power through the gas generator if the juice runs out. That will allow the car to be used on longer trips even if there is no where to charge it.
I'd take the Volt despite the premium because it does have the option to get power through the gas generator if the juice runs out. That will allow the car to be used on longer trips even if there is no where to charge it.
$350/mo lease is pretty good as well...except for the $2500 down payment.
07-27-10, 12:14 PM
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They've put alot of money into this and GM will capitalize off of the first adopters of this technology, especially since those are the ones who are willing to pay for it. I wouldnt be surprised to see and even better second gen. Volt start at $5k less than this.
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http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...,7059556.story
Starts at $41,000 would cost ~$28,500 in CA after state and federal rebates
Nissan Leaf starts at $32,780 before rebates
I'd take the Volt despite the premium because it does have the option to get power through the gas generator if the juice runs out. That will allow the car to be used on longer trips even if there is no where to charge it.
Starts at $41,000 would cost ~$28,500 in CA after state and federal rebates
Nissan Leaf starts at $32,780 before rebates
I'd take the Volt despite the premium because it does have the option to get power through the gas generator if the juice runs out. That will allow the car to be used on longer trips even if there is no where to charge it.
07-28-10, 08:37 PM
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the volt will sell like the plague.