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Official: Chevrolet Volt production begins November 11
Filed under: Hybrid , Sedan , Plants/Manufacturing , Chevrolet , Electric General Motors confirmed this morning that November 11, 2010 has been set as the official Job 1 date for the Chevrolet Volt . The news initially reported by Translogic was verified to AutoblogGreen by GM spokesman Rob Peterson. November 2010 has always been the targeted production launch timing for the Volt, but a specific day couldn’t be set until other development milestones were met. Now that development and testing is virtually complete and certification testing is underway, production and customer deliveries will soon start unless there are any showstopping issues. Generally, dealer deliveries start about three to four weeks after Job 1, so those early models should be rolling off trucks and onto dealer lots in early December.
Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf allowed to use California HOV lanes
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Chevrolet , Nissan , Legislation and Policy , Natural Gas California commuters will either celebrate or curse SB 535 , a new law that extends hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles’ usage of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in the Golden State. Introduced by Sen. Leland Yee and signed into law by Gov.
Official: Volt production begins November 11
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Manufacturing/Plants , Chevrolet , LA Auto Show General Motors confirmed this morning that November 11, 2010 has been set as the official Job 1 date for the Chevrolet Volt . The news initially reported by Translogic was verified to AutoblogGreen by GM spokesman Rob Peterson. November 2010 has always been the targeted production launch timing for the Volt, but a specific day couldn’t be set until other development milestones were met. Now that development and testing is virtually complete and certification testing is underway, production and customer deliveries will soon start unless there are any showstopping issues.
Newly-Introduced Law Allows Chevy Volt In California HOV Lanes [I Feel Gassy]
California will allow Volts in HOV lanes, if only to taunt newly-HOV-less Toyota Prius drivers. [ LATimes ] More
Revenge of the Electric Car coming to a theater near you… sometime
Filed under: Ford , GM , Nissan , Electric Remember the documentary ” Who killed the Electric Car? ” Director Chris Paine created the film in 2005 and 2006 to bemoan the decision of some automakers to kill off their electric car programs. It’s now five years later and Paine and company are back with a vengeance videotaping ” Revenge of the Electric Car .” In the original film, General Motors was reviled for its decision to deep-six the innovative EV1 all-electric two-seat car. But thanks to the impending production of the Chevrolet Volt , GM is now considered one of the reasons that the EV is on the comeback trail
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Chevrolet Volt continues to handle Pikes Peak with ease [w/video]
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , Chevrolet , GM , Green Daily Chevrolet Volt testing at Pikes Peak – Click above for video after the jump General Motors continues to test the Chevrolet’s Volt capabilities at Pikes Peak , a location well known for its daunting corners, dramatically changing altitude and grueling driving conditions. This time around, an amateur videographer caught a long line of Volts – six, to be precise – as they headed down from the 14,110-foot summit. The 38-mile round trip from base to summit can be challenging for any vehicle, but the Volt is apparently handling this rigorous testing with relative ease.
Lear to produce chargers, parts for Chevy Volt
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chevrolet , GM Lear Corporation is a company best known for supplying vehicle interior systems, particularly seats. However, like many other major automotive suppliers, Lear has seen an opportunity in vehicle electrification and is branching out into new product areas. For Lear, that means charging systems and its first customer is General Motors and the Chevrolet Volt . Lear is providing the on-board charger for the Volt as well as the 240-volt, wall-mounted chargers that GM recommends for Volt buyers
Chevrolet Volt: A Hype or Hope
Now that the Volt’s out of the bag, we take a closer look at the car that’s got GM all charged up. GM just turned 100 years old, and at its birthday gala in Detroit in September, GM gave the world a long-awaited first look at what it’s calling the “production” Chevrolet Volt, a car [...]
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