Volt to be Produced in 36 Months
Larry Burns gave an interview to Automotive News in which he elaborated on some details of the Volt’s production process and plans, and included that a formal production program for the vehicle exists, with initial engineering work already underway.
He says that GM has allocated specific funds for development, with expectations being that 500 million will have to be spent. Also, the engineering team has chosen the next-generation Delta platform ( same as next Cobalt and Astra) upon which the car will be built.
As per the typical GM production process, from the point the Volt is currently at, it should take sbout 36 months for the first Volts to roll off the production line. Thats May 2010 for those keeping score.
Lets hope its available in ALL cities, not just west coast U.S.
To those who think the Volt will be a low volume vehicle, we say think again!
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I want it, I want it, I need it, I need it, gimme gimme gimme…..gas costs too much, pocketbook can’t afford it, must have alternative source of transportation. And pretty car is nice tooo.
Exciting times we are living in here…nay sayers say it will never be built, I say I will have one in 37 months.
My Grandmother stood on the edge of flight, and said that man was not meant to, nor would ever fly…I am standing on the edge of change, and I am extremely excited with this news tidbit.
Go GM Go - finally proud of an American auto company again!
GM has a very bad habit of not following through. I’ll believe it ONLY when I am driving one around. IF they keep their promise, I will be driving one with a biodiesel range extender. Hydrogen is for idots. http://www.physorg.com/news85074285.html
Anyone know how early a manufacturer must have a “concept” out to test? Shouldn’t they have one in the works for a May 2010 full scale production date?
GM tells us they will have a working prototype by the end of 2007. Thats a great question.
People should really watch the movie WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR before giving a single penny to GM…
I will be first in line with a checkbook. GM please, please follow through on this beautiful mochine. I currently drive an AM General baby H3 Hummer. I need to transition it to fishing trips only.
Go GM Volt Team !!!
GM has quite a bit to prove if their track record with the EV1 is anything to go by. I’ll believe it when I see it!
The Volt is a great idea. I would buy it in a minute if I had the opportunity.
quit playing games and just do It….Do it soon
Well, I’m a believer in the feasibility and viability of the GM Volt concept. It can be engineered soon, and it can be done for a reasonable price. The EV-1 never quite achieved that last point, but I’m considering the Volt a more mature and viable “EV-2″… I can also be patient as the demo fleet turns into a full 50 state vehicle.
It’s not only GM. Mitsubishi Motors, Tesla Motors, Miles Automotive and ZAP are all trying to get into the electric car or PHEV business — and probably Toyota too, though they are being very quiet about their plans.
As a previous EV owner ” TownCar” I stand behind this project.My EV was quite premitive, but very reliable and I never purchased gas for my commute to and from work each day.My office building had an electrical outlet right outside my office and I kept it plugged in all day for a full charge on my return trip home.I have spoken with my present office bldg. mgr. an outlet will be available to me. AGAIN, NO GAS!!!
I have no Idea what will happen to the tax revenues from a drastic reduction in gasoline,but I’m sure they will figure out away to get us. The government isn’t going to let us get by riding on their highways FREE !!
GM, Please bring this Volt on line ASAP.
GM followed through with the EV1. Then they destroyed it.
Unfortunately, GM says that the Volt won’t look like the Volt concept vehicle. They said it was too aerodynamically inefficient.
I’m looking forward to owning one with the understanding that the fuel savings will probably never pay for the added cost.
Once again GM is behind the curve. As most of us already know Toyota has a plug-in Prius. GM will be left in the dust as usual.
To Derick R. No Toyota will not leave GM in the dust with the Prius. The Prius is an UGLY; I said uuuuuuuGLY car. A good looking and good performing electric car can turn the corner for GM.