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01-05-2012, 11:37 AM
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GM to modify 8000 Volts
I just read on MSNBC.COM where GM is making modifications to 8000 Volts to strengthen side inpact and add some coolant monitoring electronics to mitigate this potential fire situation. Maybe this is good news
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01-05-2012, 11:41 AM
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Thanks for nothing, NHTSA.
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01-05-2012, 11:48 AM
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^ agree. It's not like the cars blow up when hit
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01-05-2012, 12:05 PM
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01-05-2012, 12:07 PM
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I would love to own one. F/U NTHSA.
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01-05-2012, 05:03 PM
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they need to just let it die already. it's not even a practical model for cars going into the future. should invest in hydro-electric power.
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01-05-2012, 05:10 PM
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That issue did not bother me in the least, some bodies made a mountain out of a mole hill.
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01-06-2012, 08:56 PM
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just watched lou dobbs on the o'reilly factor.
'the volt doesn't work and it catches fire...hahaha. obama funded it, but bush did not.' can you say liars? so much for the no spin zone. no respect for them.
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01-06-2012, 09:05 PM
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01-06-2012, 09:06 PM
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01-07-2012, 12:33 AM
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01-07-2012, 05:17 PM
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Hail to the King baby!
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Hydro-electric, hundreds of years old, doesn't make a car go unless it's and EV. Current battery technology prohibits EVs from doing much more than 50 to 75 miles. The Volt is the practical answer until that future thing actually comes along. I don't think anyone, even GM ever said this was the solution for the future. It's simply the answer until you can get a battery to provide enough range and to recharge quickly. Both technologies that don't exist today and won't exist for at least a few more years.
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01-07-2012, 06:31 PM
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I would have a volt if someone gave it to me. Great vehicle, just a little out of reach for those who would benefit most. $$
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