Posted on 03/03/2011 5:01:49 PM PST by Nachum
That brings the grand total so far up to … 928 cars. Which, believe it or not, is considerably more than its rival, the Nissan Leaf.
I don’t get it. Why wouldn’t someone want to own a $41,000 electric car that under some circumstances gets worse mileage than a Prius?
Why, it’s downright un-American not to.
Peruse Chevrolet’s February sales release, and you’ll notice one number that’s blatantly missing: the number of Chevy Volts sold. The number – a very modest 281 – is available in the company’s detailed data (PDF), but it certainly isn’t something that GM wants to highlight, apparently. Keeping the number quiet is a bit understandable, since it’s lower than the 321 that Chevy sold in January…
Ouch. The big questions, of course, revolve around one word: “Why?” Is ramping up production and deliveries still a problem? Is demand weak? Are unscrupulous dealers to blame? When will sales start to climb? And what are these numbers doing to plug-in vehicle work at other automakers?
Nissan has sold 173 Leafs in two months; Megan McArdle notes that, back in November, its CEO was projecting sales of 500,000 per year by 2013.
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I would bet that more than half of those Obama Motors cars were to government agencies, at taxpayer expense......
Of the 281 how many did the government get?
“If I had a spare $41,000 I’d definitely buy one. And keep it in storage. Imagine what that car will be worth 25 years from now at an antique car auction. It’ll be like having a mint condition Edsel.”
The Lithium batteries would decay by then and self-ignite...taking out your house with it.
You have to be careful with these toys.
Isn’t there like a $12,000 federal tax kickback for buying one?
I thought the same thing! But in a 327 V8. The look of the Volt screams speed. How many miles on a charge? 40 on a good day?
always some smart @ss who has to gum up a good theory with facts, LOL
$7500 tax credit
I've got a bunch of dead laptop batteries. Should I expect that from them?
The best part about the good old days is..... I got to live in them.
“always some smart @ss who has to gum up a good theory with facts, LOL”
Glad to be of service! :)
The Chevy Money Pit.
The Chevy Disaster.
The Chevy Underwhelm.
The Chevy Bailout.
Obama needs to be impeached. And then removed.
bad news, I hope GM and Chrysler both go out of business. I will not help socialism. Will never buy another one of their 2008 cars or newer! Ever!
bad news, I hope GM and Chrysler both go out of business. I will not help socialism. Will never buy another one of their 2008 cars or newer! Ever!
Thanks!
That picture is from a concept/prototype model.
The production volt looks nothing like it.
Why spend $41,000 now when in two years the next President will let you buy the SUV you want.
I actually saw a Volt on the freeway yesterday near San Diego. I pulled up behind it and it had a Michigan license plate that said “Manufacturer”. Before I pulled up behind it I wanted to see what kind of idiot liberal would buy such a piece of crap, and when I saw it had a manufacturers plate I realized that nobody had bought it.
If gas prices climb higher, I would be more likely to buy a motor scooter for commuting before I would buy a Volt or a Leaf.
Good thing, because after she charged you with date rape the only thing you'd ever drive again would be a hammer. Against rocks.
“I’ve got a bunch of dead laptop batteries. Should I expect that from them?”
I doubt it...I’m just having some fun. If decay becomes a danger, I’m sure you’ll hear about it. But do be sure to not let them get too hot, such as in a car in PHOENIX during the summer...and certainly not a fire (unless you back yourself away real quick). Beyond that, there is always some chance of problems...but it’s very, very, small.
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