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Old 11-26-2018, 04:59 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Is the L.A. auto show on yet?

I figure the news of the Volt's demise will expedite an announcement about whichever crossover/SUV will be next to get the Volt's tech.

They've sunk billions into R&D of that drivetrain, so there's no way it'll go in the bin. It's just a matter of time to the announcement.

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Old 11-26-2018, 05:09 PM   #12 (permalink)
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This sez MOAR evs… and those autonomous vehicles WE ARE ALL CLAMORING FOR:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...cid=spartanntp

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General Motors said Monday it will cut production of slow-selling models and slash its North American workforce in the face of a declining market for traditional gas-powered sedans, shifting more investment to electric and autonomous vehicles.
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The only question is: what model name will they give the impending PHEV SUV that rhymes with Volt and Bolt?


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I'm not sure why there is some association between autonomous vehicles and EVs. There isn't a natural relationship between them, as ICE vehicles are equally capable of supporting autonomy.

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The new Chevy Volt shown, it seats 8 has 900 hp and can tow 220,000 lbs
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I don't want it unless it has the deployable escalator for the cab and Tommy Lift for the box options... then I'm ALL IN!!!
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Maybe it is time to consider Volt running gear in an old Saturn L series car. They are very nice road cars and seat 5, plus they come in a wagon! I even have an extra set of Roadmaster tow bar brackets for one. I need to see if they can be flat towed behind a motorhome.
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Maybe the Volt didn't become so much of an icon as the Prius became, and that's why GM is pulling the plug on it. Well, maybe the Voltec drivetrain might appear at least in a fleet version of the Equinox...
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I should rephrase, nobody wants an expensive small car.
Err... Priced a Porsche lately? ($58K for the Boxster, $92K for the 911) Or a BMW Z4? ($49-66K) Mercedes SL? ($89K)

Those companies seem to be doing quite well, in spite of not building pickups. (Well, Mercedes does, but not AFAIK it's not sold in the US,)

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