Posted on 02/04/2013 9:39:42 AM PST by jazusamo
Well said by Modica, that's exactly right.
Working link:
http://nlpc.org/stories/2013/02/04/analyzing-gm%E2%80%99s-weak-start-2013-chevy-volt-sales
Doesn’t it use the same battery as the Boeing 787?
Every government worker will soon be issued a Volt to use in order to “win”. Best way to get to a million IMHO.
“It also gives us a glimpse into a bizarre strategy General Motors has had by focusing so strongly on plug-in cars while they lose market share elsewhere.”
Now who could be behind that strategy? By the way I saw one the other day.
Per pound, per cost to produce, nothing can compare with gasoline and other petroleum fuels in ability to provide energy.
Forcing the taxpayers to pay for each electric car built is not the solution.
GM is now hooked. GM is now dependent on the FED. If the FED pulls out, GM will have to re-enter bankruptcy within a year (my guess). Their unsubsidized losses are greater than their subsidized gains. Take away the subsidies and I would venture to bet the boat starts to take on water again.
How about that? We have a sighting of this rare breed. :o)
I've seen more coyotes than Chevy Volts in the past year. And I live and work in the city.
They are both classified as lithium ion batteries but they are different types from what I’ve read.
The 787 are cobalt oxide type and most electric vehicles are manganese spinel type.
I’m no electrical engr, I don’t know the difference in them.
The Caddy is very sleek looking, which should help.
Where I live in Southern California, there are a lot of Volts running around. Since I see so many, it seems the Styling of the Car is not keeping up with the Market. The new Hyundai’s and Kia’s make the Volt look like a Pontiac Aztec.
“The new Cadillac, using the Volt Platform, is coming out soon. I assume GM will lump the Sales numbers for both Models together to improve the numbers.”
Anyone else remember how the caddy built on a Chevy Citation chassis destroyed the Caddilac brand for decades?
GM is hooked, just like every other welfare recipient.
Hah! I haven’t seen one on the road yet but I don’t get out much.
I agree that GM could still be in trouble without subsidies and tax credits. The UAW came out smelling like a rose in the bailout, doubtful that will happen again plus the UAW will be much of the reason if another bankruptcy happens.
Yes, I want a car that costs twice as much, goes 1/4 as far, takes 5 hours to fill up, doesn’t have heat or AC(without taking a huge hit to the aforementioned), AND has a battery that may explode and take out my garage and anything else near it. AND the battery, if it survives, costs north of 6 grand and needs to be replaced every 5 years. Yeah, that’s a great idea.
I do. It was as bad as the 8-6-4 / V-8 Engine and the hastily converted Gasoline to Diesel GM 350 Engine.
I also remember the scandal when GM put Oldsmobile and Pontiac Engines in Corvettes. When they got caught, they said there was really no difference because the Engines were assembled in GM Assembly Plants.
Then there was the Pontiac Aztec...
The Cad volt is going to cost a lot more money from what I’ve read. Though GM hasn’t announced a firm price yet the estimates started out a few months back at a base of around $58K and I read one recently of middle to high $60s.
It’s better looking that the Volt and plusher inside but that’s a lot on money.
At the first sign of revolt, 'SWITCH' and nobody can go anywhere.
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