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Originally Posted by ASU2003
Maybe I should have added, is this part of the reason why the US car makers are in trouble?
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OH. Yo comprendo.
I'm very interested in purchasing a Chevy Volt assuming they live up to the hype. It's certainly an attempt to try and change public perception about GM, but the motive really isn't as important to me. 40 miles on pure electricity followed by hybrid is perfect for my needs, especially considering it's supposed to have a total range of about 640 miles. I barely drive 10 miles a day on average, but travel occasionally. It seems like a way better option than what's currently available (a 45 mpg Prius or 150 mile range Tesla).
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Originally Posted by ASU2003
And, I'm pretty sure they are worried about electric cars, because you could make one last 50 years if you made it out of aluminum, carbon fiber, stainless steel and other durable materials. The only hope is to sell it cheap and charge a monthly fee for the life of the car.
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If they're smart (jury's still out on that one) they'll decide to jump on the bandwagon instead of just bucking against it like they've been doing. The Volt seems a step in the right direction, but I'm practicing skepticism considering the claims GM has made in the past.