[obermd]

This actually doesn't surprise me. Once the Federal tax credits expire for GM there's no reason for GM to keep the Voltec drivetrain in a single model. GM has already put it into the Malibu Hybrid, which doesn't qualify for the credits because it's not a plug in hybrid. The rumored Cadillac SUV PHEV is also another sign that GM engineering and marketing are finally ready to take the Voltec drivetrain out of beta and into their mainstream vehicles.

Also, consider that while 2020 is a ways out GM has to look that far out in order to adjust their assembly plants and tool up for upcoming changes.

 

[obermd]

Right now the only EVs that will work for me are the Gen 2 Volt, Leaf, Bolt, and Tesla. Only the Volt will work for me as a primary car as I take two or three long trips each year and don't want to wait for recharging.

It's a 20 mile round trip just to get from my neighborhood to C-470 around Denver.