GM debuts the Chevy Volt http://money.cnn.com/2008/09/11/autos/volt_official_reveal/?postversion=2008091614
DETROIT (CNNMoney.com) -- General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle on Tuesday, allowing outsiders their first full look at the car GM says will go on sale in 2010.
"The Volt symbolizes GM's commitment to the future," said Rick Wagoner, the company's chairman and CEO.
The Volt will be driven by electricity stored in a large T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack running the length of the car. After charging for several hours, the Volt will be able to run for up to about 40 miles without using gasoline.
GM did not announce pricing for the car, which will have the equivalent of about 150 horsepower and a top speed of 100 mph, the automaker said.
To charge the batteries, drivers will plug a cord into one of the ports just ahead of the driver's side mirror. The cord
This first-generation Chevy Volt is expected to be fairly expensive, Posawatz conceded. (Some reports have put the price at $40,000.) But GM is not looking to make much money, if any, on the car, he said.
GM is expecting to produce at least 10,000 Volts in the car's first year and higher numbers after that, he said.
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I wonder if there willing to make a deal,buy the volt to save gas,and use as A daily driver,and buy a 2010 camaro to cruise in when you get home!
Rich1028
