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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65
GM doesn't even make money off the 1st generation of Volts so your conspiracy theory about GM taking the easy/cheap way out is BS.
And what works for you doesn't work for the majority of Americans. That's something every automotive enthusiast needs to learn.
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They did take the cheap way ... but only because they're being smart. They could have done exactly as Markal wanted, but in the estimated volumes for the 1st gen Volt it would probably cost at least as much as a Corvette (probably more) before the batteries and hybrid drivetrain are added. At that point, they'd have 2 choices: either charge another ~$30,000 for the Volt or eat an extra $30,000 on every Volt sold. Do the first and hardly anyone will buy it. Do the second and GM would be on the fast track back to bankruptcy.