Posts Tagged ‘Volt’

Chevy was criticized for charging too much for its 2011 Volt plug-in hybrid, but the company is confident that it can charge even more for the 2012 model, which will now be sold nationwide.

As we are $5 per gallon gasoline here in Chicago, we are clearly looking again for ways how to save on fuel cost. One solution: The Chevy Volt’s 9.5 gallon tank will get you a range of 1000 miles, on average.

I have to admit that this news came somewhat as a surprise: The Chevy Volt received a top safety pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Test Drive/Review – After a first look a few months ago, we recently received a Volt for an extended test drive and review. If there was ever a car we did not want to give back, it was this one.  [Extra: SLIDESHOW (48 pictures)]

Nissan delivered the first Leaf this week to a customer north of San Francisco, GM will be giving 160 Volts to dealers and customers until the end of this week.

The Chevy Volt is going on sale these days. If you want to get your hands on the first Volt available for sale, you will have to go through an auction process that is likely to put a substantial premium on the car, albeit for a good cause.

The EPA has finally released the fuel efficiency rating for the Chevy Volt. Actually, there are three ratings that may be more confusing than helpful and are a statement just how difficult it is will be to rate the fuel economy of a hybrid/electric vehicle.

Last week, I had an unexpected opportunity to spend some time with a Chevrolet Volt right off the mass production line. It was not enough for a thorough evaluation, but it was plenty for a first impression. Join me for a first meetup.

Chevrolet today announced the price of its Volt “extended range” vehicle due for delivery later this year. The company narrowly missed its price target of “less than $40,000” and said that the Volt will sell for $41,000, which is lowered to $33,500, if you are willing to accept tax incentives as official price reduction.

General Motors announced the initial markets for the availability of the Chevy Volt. The manufacturer plans to ship 10,000 units in seven markets. Within 18 months, the Volt will be available in all 50 states, GM said.