Volt only to be initially avaliable in "certain markets."

a_Username · 12-07-2009, 07:58 PM

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...markets-86655/

This seems like a safe move to see how the world reacts to a vehicle of this type. How well it does in these markets will obviously determine if America is ready for this type of Car, and if the Volt will see a national launch. Personally, I have no worry about the Sales of this car. I think it will be a hit, and I'll even go so far as saying a lot of ex-Prius owners will be recruited under the Volt's wing.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-07-2009, 08:02 PM

They have to beware to not put a few hundred thousand of these things out at once...it will tax the grid something fierce...plus, they only ever planned to sell a small volume initially, slowly ramping up production to make sure they get it right. Targeting a certain market is a smart decision, imo, because it will concentrate the exposure...and California is a good place to do this.

FenwickHockey65 · 12-07-2009, 08:03 PM

Indeed. I'm sure the initial production run of the Volt will be sold out, seeing as how it'll be limited.

a_Username · 12-07-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

They have to beware to not put a few hundred thousand of these things out at once...it will tax the grid something fierce...plus, they only ever planned to sell a small volume initially, slowly ramping up production to make sure they get it right. Targeting a certain market is a smart decision, imo, because it will concentrate the exposure...and California is a good place to do this.

I honestly knew this target market was going to be Cali before even reading the article lol. I mean what other state/region is that obsessed over emissions, MPG ratings, etc. I agree with you though, they need to be safe with this new type of car. You definitely do not want the public to be turned away from one of the first mass-production, mainly electric powered vehicles.

Captain Awesome · 12-07-2009, 09:09 PM

This is a car that you can't just sell ANYWHERE. There's has to be the right kind of infrastructure set up to support it and keeping it confined to some places is a good idea.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-07-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

...keeping it confined to some places is a good idea.

For a time...personally, I want one. And I want one yesterday...

Booster · 12-07-2009, 09:31 PM

If I wasn't getting a 2010 Camaro it would be a VOLT. Sorry enviroment...426 and pure adrenline is just too much to pass up!

*DGthe3* · 12-08-2009, 01:18 AM

Overall, this looks like it may be the smartest move although it would be nice if they could offer them everywhere. To call this a limited roll out though is a bit of a misnomer in my opinion. Its a few thousand cars, so its low for a typical Chevy, but still about the same as (or a bit more than) the Dodge Viper.

As for the requirement for infrastructure, I don't think that plays a very big role here, given how limited it is even in the select cities that have anything. It does help, but more importantly it shows that the people and local governments in that area have a greater interest in electric cars

I don't know what role CARB and Californias various emissions laws have to play in this, but I'm sure that is an important factor as well.

AngryAmish · 12-08-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

For a time...personally, I want one. And I want one yesterday...

+1

You are in a better position than me though. Every place on earth gets things before we do in Pittsburgh. We joke here that the apocolypse will happen in Pittsburgh six months later than the rest of the world.

SleepWarz · 12-08-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

This is a car that you can't just sell ANYWHERE. There's has to be the right kind of infrastructure set up to support it and keeping it confined to some places is a good idea.

I guess africa is out

12-07-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Volt only to be initially avaliable in "certain markets." http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...markets-86655/ This seems like a safe move to see how the world reacts to a vehicle of this type. How well it does in these markets will obviously determine if America is ready for this type of Car, and if the Volt will see a national launch. Personally, I have no worry about the Sales of this car. I think it will be a hit, and I'll even go so far as saying a lot of ex-Prius owners will be recruited under the Volt's wing.

12-07-2009, 08:02 PM	#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	They have to beware to not put a few hundred thousand of these things out at once...it will tax the grid something fierce...plus, they only ever planned to sell a small volume initially, slowly ramping up production to make sure they get it right. Targeting a certain market is a smart decision, imo, because it will concentrate the exposure...and California is a good place to do this. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-07-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Indeed. I'm sure the initial production run of the Volt will be sold out, seeing as how it'll be limited. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

12-08-2009, 01:18 AM	#8
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Overall, this looks like it may be the smartest move although it would be nice if they could offer them everywhere. To call this a limited roll out though is a bit of a misnomer in my opinion. Its a few thousand cars, so its low for a typical Chevy, but still about the same as (or a bit more than) the Dodge Viper. As for the requirement for infrastructure, I don't think that plays a very big role here, given how limited it is even in the select cities that have anything. It does help, but more importantly it shows that the people and local governments in that area have a greater interest in electric cars I don't know what role CARB and Californias various emissions laws have to play in this, but I'm sure that is an important factor as well. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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