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more about #chevyvolt more comments → Six Flags Over Tomsk: Helpful Hint: If you're going to do a song about a car that makes people want to jam an icepick in their ears, at least try to make it catchy. more » Bentoboxx, My Tank is full of it: Why not just use this? more » Ford Tempo Fanatic: Woah. Anyone remember when pretty much every car had a theme song of sorts? Pick up the Tempo of your Life! more » Ash78, cube farmer: Volt Volt Sell it to dolts These are the folks who bought Plymouth Colts Come on We're selling to you Come on -Environmental Compassion and Education... more » Alfisted: I'm waiting for The Volt Song - Unplugged. more » Elhigh: I'm not going to listen to it. Heads up, GM - if you overdo the hype and the car isn't fucking FANTASTIC, you'll look like dickheads, and we'll be th... more » Turboner: It's cool. I've developed a new hybrid engine that runs off of tired memes and free porn. more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: One isn't a problem. A million could be a gigantic problem. It all depends on the rate of uptake, and the effort made to adapt the grid, and to inco... more » jodark: "Overall, a plug-in hybrid doesn't look much different to the grid than four or five flat screen TV's running at the same time" Which they just banne... more » Turbineguy - now with reheat!!: I'm making a prediction - I bet that once the plug-ins are available, the uber greenies (hippies) will abandon their Priuses (Prii?) en mass, and be e... more » mr_dude: Make it a proprietary plug that supplies power between midnight and six. more » sandbeige: Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Extension cords more » Peugeot--Making Bicycles Once Again: Jalop shhhhh, don't say this. If we scare the general population we can actually get smart grids here in the US and save on our electricity bill at ho... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: \Cartman Goddamned hippies /Cartman more » zacarious: However, they will kill your motoring soul. more » -
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The Chevy Volt Song: No, We're Not Kidding
We will see even more hype surrounding the Chevy Volt as we approach 2010's unveil. Introducing the Chevy Volt song, debuting during the LA Auto Show's first public day. This isn't a joke. Yup, it's gonna be a long year. More » -
#ifeelgassy
Plug-In Hybrids Will Not Kill The Power Grid, Yet
There's some concern the pending crop of plug-in hybrid vehicles will put a strain on the US power grid. Relax, they're not going to sell enough of them for it to matter. More » -
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Chevy Volt "Chirps," Warns Pedestrians Of Impending Silent Vehicular Manslaughter
The Chevy Volt runs virtually silent in all-electric mode. To combat the potential electric car "silent killer" threat, GM's built in a "chirp" feature for drivers to announce and warn pedestrians when they drive by. More » -
#laautoshow
Chevy Family Photo Op: Mass-Marketing MPG And MPG For The Masses, Together At Last
GM just dumped an unnecessary presser letting everyone know the officially-official US-spec Chevy Cruze debuts at the LA Auto Show along with its 40MPG 1.4-liter turbocharged, direct-injection inline-four. They also mentioned the still-over-a-year-away Chevy Volt for the 25,761st time. More » -
#overthebackfence
REPORT: GM To Build Cadillac Converj Electric Car
The Detroit News has learned the Cadillac Converj will be going into production right next to its extended-range electric platform mate the Chevy Volt. More » -
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Legion Of Chevy Volt Testers Take Leisurely Drive
A slew of Chevy Volt pre-production engineering units took a test drive near Toledo, Ohio earlier this week. Of course GM PR was also on hand to take a slew of pictures documenting themarketingengineering exercise. Gallery below. More » -
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US Audi President Takes Mulligan On Facebook Over Volt "Idiots" Comment
Yesterday, Lawrence Ulrich of MSN Autos reported Audi US President Johan de Nysschen called Chevy Volt buyers "idiots." Today, de Nysschen is trying to distance himself from those comments through his Facebook page. Yes, Facebook. More » -
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Audi President Thinks Chevy Volt Buyers Are "Idiots"
"Nobody will pay a $15,000 premium for a car competing with a Corolla," said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. "There are not enough idiots who will buy it." Really? Put your money where your mouth is, Johan.
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Chevy Volt Visits Tennessee, Squeals Like Pig
Voltage, the official Chevy Volt blog, posted this pic of the Volt testing along what they're hinting is the Tail of the Dragon. This is the last time you'll ever see a Chevy Volt here. [Chevrolet Voltage] -
#talltales
Six Completely Outrageous Automaker Claims
So GM says the Chevy Volt will be getting 230 MPG... somehow. Outrageous, right? But not exactly unique. Every now and then, automakers come out with something that's just too good to be true. Here's seven of their biggest whoppers. More » -
#electriccarwars
Nissan EV Claims 367 MPGe, Tells Volt To Shove it
Nissan's taking it to Chevy's 230 MPG Volt "rating" with the recently-revealed Leaf EV's 367 MPGe ("e" means "equivalent" MPG as it's all-electric) "rating." Which standard's better? Nobody knows. But we so love a good automaker PR standards slap-fight! [Autoweek] -
#ifeelgassy
EPA Backs Away From GM's 230 MPG Chevy Volt Claim
We aren't the only folks thinking GM's 230 MPG EPA Chevy Volt fuel economy rating's rather fantastic. Apparently the EPA thinks so too, issuing a statement saying it "cannot confirm the fuel economy values claimed by GM." [EPA via GreenCarAdvisor]
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#chevyvolt
How To Plug In Your Chevy Volt
In order to get that 230 MPG city mileage, GM expects Chevy Volt owners to recharge at home every single night. Here's how you'll do that. More » -
#ifeelgassy
Chevy Volt To Get 230 MPG City Fuel Economy Rating
Sources tell us GM CEO Fritz Henderson will announce today the Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle will receive a city fuel economy rating of 230 MPG from the EPA when it hits showroom floors later next year. Holy game-changer, Batman! More » -
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GM's Bob Lutz On Volt's $40K Price Tag, Getting "Pissed Off" At Toyota
AdAge reports GM's Bob "Maximum Marketing" Lutz pushed for the Chevy Volt after "...getting so pissed off...reading how the wonderful, far-sighted Toyota is the only one who understands technology." Also, he wanted to sell a $40,000 Chevy Cobalt. [AdAge] -
#newcars
How GM Builds The Pre-Production Chevy Volt
At some date in the future, the Chevy Volt EREV will enter production. This video gives you a hint of what that day will look like as GM makes a bunch of pre-production testers. You know, for kids! More » -
#spyphotos
Pre-Production Chevy Volt Plugged In, Testing In Real World
The first pre-production Chevy Volt "Integration Vehicle" was completed this week ahead of schedule. Looks like GM's putative four-wheeled electrified savior is getting closer to reality. More » -
#electriccars
No Chevys For Old Men: Lutz Vs. Letterman
After Tesla fan-boy Dave Letterman brought Tesla's Elon Musk on the Late Show and both of them ripped into GM, CBS called Letterman, saying, "Hey, jackass, don't you know GM advertises with us?" The result: outgoing product czar Bob Lutz brought the Chevy Volt to last night's show. Blow-by-blow below. More » -
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Chevy Volt Mule: First Drive
Yesterday morning we finally hopped into a Chevy Volt mule with outgoing GM product czar Bob Lutz for a spin around the Warren Tech Center. What's it feel like? It's utterly unremarkable and appliance-like. More » -
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Bob Lutz To Pimp Volt On David Letterman
An aviation enthusiast who sorta still works in the car industry is going to appear on David Letterman's Late Show next Wednesday to defend the love child he had with former boss Rick Wagoner. More »
