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http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/blogs/marty_blog/2011/2010-chevrolet-volt-first-production-photos/

While looking at the pictures, remember that this car will cost ~30K.

Let's review:

Concept:


Production:

I still want this car, the production doesn't look as cool, but I would still drive it

$30K is not unreasonable if it lives up to the hype. I paid nearly that much for my 2007 Camry XLE, but it's a shame they dumbed-down the styling.

What is so special about this car? Is it electric only?

Executioner wrote:What is so special about this car? Is it electric only?

It's a plug-n electric that will go 40 miles before needing recharged. What's slick is that the car's powertrain is totally electric. When the batteries run out, a gas generator kicks on and powers the electric for the car. I just wish the styling was a bit more bold and the price about 15K lower.

I was wrong on the price. I just read where the tag will be closer to 40K. He's hoping that once the other auto manufacturers jump on this technology the price will drop.

the price does not surprise me...considering the amount of engineering and being the first of its kind (to be) widely available. hopefully the industry embraces this and other new technologies more and more...the next 10 yrs could prove very interesting.

But how much will the electricity cost to charge it up to go 40 miles? Is it really worth it? How long does the gas generator have to run to charge the car and run the car?

Yeah only 40 miles? Not worth it.

Err wrote:It's a plug-n electric that will go 40 miles before needing recharged. What's slick is that the car's powertrain is totally electric. When the batteries run out, a gas generator kicks on and powers the electric for the car. I just wish the styling was a bit more bold and the price about 15K lower.

I was wrong on the price. I just read where the tag will be closer to 40K. He's hoping that once the other auto manufacturers jump on this technology the price will drop.

The 3-Cil 1L generator will keep the battery level no lower then 30%

eGoCeNTRoNiX wrote:But how much will the electricity cost to charge it up to go 40 miles? Is it really worth it? How long does the gas generator have to run to charge the car and run the car?

From .85-1.45 a day (full charge?)

Executioner wrote:Yeah only 40 miles? Not worth it.

It's range is 40 for a full charge in electric only mode. It's range increases to the same as a normal car on a road trip once the generator kicks in

they lost some of the styling from concept .if they would of keep the front end of the concept it be a hit with young and old .the side styling i understand the redesign in .but the loss of the front flair im thinking is a error in judgment on GM.

WHY GAS? I have been wanting to build the exact same thing only using a small diesel and a S10 pickup. totaly electric drive (from a forklift) and when the main batteries go dead the small diesel can provide the power needed to continue to drive.

It wont be just Gas

Fist will be Gas, then an E85 option, and they said a couple of years down the road diesel as an option. And if I remember right (or might just be what I want) the last option will be Hydrogen

I suspect from the looks of things that the styling change is partially aerodynamic. No need for a grill really due to efficiency.

Yes, it is actually really cheap to charge a car on electric. Yes, it seems counter intuitive, but it really comes down to the efficiency of our nations electrical system & how cheap it really is.

Personally, I'll wait another 10 years & make the transition when the technology has settled in & there is proper competition. My geo serves me well enough that I'm in no hurry.

3-cylinder, turbocharged engine Size: 1L

Fuel: gas or E85

Nominal speed: 1500 to 1800 rpm

Max speed: 3200 rpm

Fuel tank (gal / L): 12 / 54.5

That's funny, it'll have an engine the same size as mine plus an electric motor under the hood. Must by why my battery looks larger than the engine.