Posts Tagged ‘Chevrolet’

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    Chevrolet Volt Drivers Have Saved Supertanker of Gas
    Chevrolet Volt drivers collectively have saved a supertanker of gasoline since the extended range plug-in went on sale, compiling 40 million miles on electricity and avoiding the use of more than 2.1 million gallons of gasoline. Based on the OnStar monitoring, Chevy says Volts are being driven about 60% of their miles electric-only, so they’ve also gone about 27...
    by at May 19th, 2012 at 01:05 am
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    GM Adding Week to Volt Plant’s Normal Summer Break
    GM plans to suspend production of the Chevrolet Volt for three weeks in July, instead of the traditional two-week shutdown. But the company says sales picked up in March, and it may cancel the extra week if sales stay strong. According to GM, over 2,000 Volts were sold last month, surpassing the previous high of 1,529 units in December 2011. GM sold 1,023 Volts in February...
    by at April 3rd, 2012 at 07:04 am
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    GM China Signs MOU with CATARC for Chevrolet Volt Demo Fleet
    GM China has signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) to manage Chevrolet Volt demonstration fleet in Beijing for one year and to help organize workshops and seminars that will build support among decision makers and key stakeholders for vehicle electrification policy in China. GM and CATARC will form a joint...
    by at March 26th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
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    GM Replacing Chevrolet Volt Charge Cords
    General Motors has announced it is replacing the current 120-volt charge cords found on the majority of Chevrolet Volt electric cars sold since 2010. A Yahoo report suggests owners have been complaining for a while now about melting power plugs, and that too repeatedly. Randal Fox, GM’s spokesperson told Reuters that the exchange affects all 2011 model Chevrolet Volts...
    by at March 26th, 2012 at 12:03 am
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    2012 Chevrolet Volt – Full Details
    Two years ago, Chevrolet Volt established an entirely new segment in the global automotive market –  it is a five-door, four-passenger car designed to provide the benefits of an electric vehicle without the range limitations associated with other electric vehicles. For 2012 Chevrolet Volt, consumers are able to choose from a total of seven option packages compared...
    by at March 25th, 2012 at 02:03 am
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    Chevrolet Volt Buyers in Colorado Eligible for $13,500 in Tax Credits
    Colorado residents who purchase or lease a new Chevrolet Volt are eligible for a state tax credit of up to $6,000 in addition to a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a total price reduction of as much as $13,500. Colorado is one of a number of states that is offering a state tax credit in addition to the federal tax credit, which is subject to the customer’s eligibility. For...
    by at March 22nd, 2012 at 12:03 am
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    GM Will Stop Making Chevrolet Volt for 5 Weeks
    Despite Chevrolet Volt sales increasing by around 70 percent compared to January’s low numbers, General Motors said it has enough supply and will shut down the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant for five weeks. At the end of February, GM’s Volt inventory rose to 6300 vehicles, enough to last more than 150 days at the current rate of sales. GM will stop making Chevrolet...
    by at March 5th, 2012 at 09:03 am
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    2012 Chevrolet Volt Approved for California Carpool Lanes
    General Motors has announced that a new low-emissions version of its 2012 Chevrolet Volt electric car has been cleared to use California’s 1,400 miles of carpool lanes. General Motors began shipping the first of its low-emission Chevrolet Volt to California, where buyers will get an extra $1,500 rebate and be allowed to drive alone in the state’s carpool lanes. Commuters...
    by at February 23rd, 2012 at 11:02 pm
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    Chevrolet Volt Owners May Soon Get Charged with Renewable Energy
    Chevrolet Volt owners could soon charge with renewable energy using a new solution from OnStar. The technology is enabled as OnStar receives a signal from PJM Interconnection that shows the percentage of available renewable energy on the grid. Data from this forecast is downloaded to the OnStar cloud, or Advanced Telematics Operating Management System (ATOMS). OnStar uses...
    by at January 30th, 2012 at 08:01 am
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    NHTSA Closes Chevrolet Volt Probe
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its safety defect investigation into the Chevrolet Volt. NHTSA opened its Preliminary Evaluation on Nov. 25 following a severe-impact lab test on a Chevrolet Volt battery packs that resulted in an electrical fire six days later. The test was conducted to reproduce a coolant leak that occurred in a full-scale...
    by at January 23rd, 2012 at 03:01 pm
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