60,000 Volts!

Moose · 08-24-2007, 06:54 AM

I really like this car. Another winner for GM.

60,000 Volts in First Year?

Bloomberg's Jeff Green is reporting that a super-secret source at GM is claiming that they could build up to 60,000 Chevy Volts in their inaugural year of production which is slated for 2010. According to the source, it is partly because they believe the demand is going to be there and it is partly in order to drop the price on the plug-in to under $30,000 per unit. To put that number of units in perspective, that's FOUR TIMES the number of Toyota Prius hybrids sold in the first year they were on sale here in the US, so selling 60,000 is no small feet.

If they are able to move that number of vehicles, GM might be able to sell the plug-in Volt for less than $30,000, said Bloomberg's sources, who didn't want to be identified. The discussions show the Detroit automaker believes an affordable electric car will help spur a revival said the confidental insider source. Toyota's Prius can be bought for $22,175.

The next secret to uncover: where exactly will they be building these 60,000 hypothetical cars?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-24-2007, 11:26 AM

That's Awesome!

HA! You know, if I didn't want a Camaro, I'd be waiting on that car.

Nice Find!

*DGthe3* · 08-24-2007, 12:41 PM

I wouldn't mind having a volt, never buy a prius for 3 reasons:
1) Japanesse (call me biased and then ask if I care)
2) They look stupid
3) they aren't as good as the hype

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-24-2007, 12:46 PM

I've also heard that their batteries last like, 40,000 miles, and then need a 5k replacement.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-24-2007, 01:50 PM

Kyle.Gilmour · 08-24-2007, 02:34 PM

If i got a Volt it would have to have the same paint scheme as my Camaro.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-24-2007, 10:31 PM

Another Way to look at...

60,000 Volts?!?!? That'll Kill the Competition.

Made that up myself,

Moose · 08-24-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Another Way to look at...

60,000 Volts?!?!? That'll Kill the Competition.

Made that up myself,

SHOCKING!!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-24-2007, 10:49 PM

Nice!

This conversation should spark the interest of our guests...Okay, that was bad - I'm done.

*DGthe3* · 08-24-2007, 11:24 PM

Is it actually confimed that the volt will be produced? I'm kinda slow finding these things out, took me until december of last year to stop saying "wouldn't it be cool if they built the camaro?"

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-24-2007, 11:49 PM

yeah, I gues they've got the company for the batteries, but the batteries still aren't quite there, yet - close, though!
GM is estimating 2010...

Mungo · 08-24-2007, 11:57 PM

If I were forced to buy a volt, my first modification would be to record a hot camaro exhaust and play it through a speaker in the rear bumper just to get the same affect. Gotta have a rumble!

MerF · 08-25-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mungo

If I were forced to buy a volt, my first modification would be to record a hot camaro exhaust and play it through a speaker in the rear bumper just to get the same affect. Gotta have a rumble!

08-24-2007, 06:54 AM	#1
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	60,000 Volts! I really like this car. Another winner for GM. 60,000 Volts in First Year? Bloomberg's Jeff Green is reporting that a super-secret source at GM is claiming that they could build up to 60,000 Chevy Volts in their inaugural year of production which is slated for 2010. According to the source, it is partly because they believe the demand is going to be there and it is partly in order to drop the price on the plug-in to under $30,000 per unit. To put that number of units in perspective, that's FOUR TIMES the number of Toyota Prius hybrids sold in the first year they were on sale here in the US, so selling 60,000 is no small feet. If they are able to move that number of vehicles, GM might be able to sell the plug-in Volt for less than $30,000, said Bloomberg's sources, who didn't want to be identified. The discussions show the Detroit automaker believes an affordable electric car will help spur a revival said the confidental insider source. Toyota's Prius can be bought for $22,175. The next secret to uncover: where exactly will they be building these 60,000 hypothetical cars?

08-24-2007, 11:26 AM	#2
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	That's Awesome! HA! You know, if I didn't want a Camaro, I'd be waiting on that car. Nice Find! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-24-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I've also heard that their batteries last like, 40,000 miles, and then need a 5k replacement. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-24-2007, 02:34 PM	#6
Kyle.Gilmour Charter Circle Member Drives: 427 LSX- with TWINS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Michigan!! Do miss ATX and my Tejas friends Posts: 2,745 View My Garage	If i got a Volt it would have to have the same paint scheme as my Camaro. __________________

08-24-2007, 10:31 PM	#7
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Another Way to look at... 60,000 Volts?!?!? That'll Kill the Competition. Made that up myself, __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-24-2007, 12:41 PM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I wouldn't mind having a volt, never buy a prius for 3 reasons: 1) Japanesse (call me biased and then ask if I care) 2) They look stupid 3) they aren't as good as the hype

08-24-2007, 01:50 PM	#5
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage

08-24-2007, 10:49 PM	#9
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Nice! This conversation should spark the interest of our guests...Okay, that was bad - I'm done. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-24-2007, 11:24 PM	#10
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Is it actually confimed that the volt will be produced? I'm kinda slow finding these things out, took me until december of last year to stop saying "wouldn't it be cool if they built the camaro?"

08-24-2007, 11:49 PM	#11
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	yeah, I gues they've got the company for the batteries, but the batteries still aren't quite there, yet - close, though! GM is estimating 2010... __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-24-2007, 11:57 PM	#12
Mungo Drives: trans am Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: suffolk Posts: 362	If I were forced to buy a volt, my first modification would be to record a hot camaro exhaust and play it through a speaker in the rear bumper just to get the same affect. Gotta have a rumble!