Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction

Perian · 03-06-2007, 07:30 AM

Link: http://yahoo.reuters.com/news/articl...mktNews&rpc=44

GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp has set a target for production of an all-electric car in 2010, GM's product chief and Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said on Tuesday.

Lutz said the major uncertainty facing the Chevrolet Volt, a concept vehicle GM unveiled in January, was whether lithium-ion batteries can be developed to power it. A running Volt prototype is expected by the end of 2007, he said.

"We have set an internal target of production in 2010. Whether we can make that or not, this is still kind of an unpredictable program for us," Lutz told reporters on the sidelines of the Geneva auto show.

He added: "We're sort of outside our comfort zone."

GM detailed its broad plans for the all-electric Volt at the Detroit auto show, but the world's No. 1 automaker declined then to disclose a production timeline.

© Reuters 2007. All Rights Reserved.

Perian · 03-06-2007, 07:31 AM

Things to do list (by 2010):

Install that electrical outlet near the garage door...

poncho1982 · 03-06-2007, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

He added: "We're sort of outside our comfort zone."

Exactly where they need to be.

Comfort Zones are not conducive to change, or exciting products.

DuSpinnst · 03-06-2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perian

Things to do list (by 2010):

Install that electrical outlet near the garage door...

You don't already have them? We have 3 plugs in the Garage, one on each side and one in the front.

reefblue42 · 03-06-2007, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poncho1982

Exactly where they need to be.

Comfort Zones are not conducive to change, or exciting products.

I agree completely.

JonathanRohr · 03-06-2007, 08:20 AM

It sounds good.. but he also really seems to be leaving open alot of excuses. "unpredictable.." "whether we can make it or not.." "outside our comfort zones.."

shut the hell up and do it, if you dont, kiss your company goodbye

WishIhadatruck · 03-06-2007, 08:37 AM

They certainly need to figure out how to make this happen or they will be disappointing a large number of customers or what would have been a large number of customers.

Timekeeper · 03-06-2007, 08:45 AM

I've got my power drop already waiting. Bring it on!!!

gardnet1 · 03-06-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonathanRohr

It sounds good.. but he also really seems to be leaving open alot of excuses. "unpredictable.." "whether we can make it or not.." "outside our comfort zones.."

It is better to under promise and over deliver.

Brglotus · 03-06-2007, 08:56 AM

Why would it take GM a shorter time to produce this new type of car then it would for the new Camaro using existing technollogy? I hope they can make it by 2010. I have a feeling the Camaro is going to feel old when it finally comes out.

Evo69 · 03-06-2007, 09:01 AM

YES! Lets Go!

apa1exakis · 03-06-2007, 09:04 AM

I wonder what type of power the battery recharge would take. It could be efficient but it could also be an energy hog. I know places like Cali are already facing brownouts (ofcourse a lot of that happened thanks to Enron) but their electric grid is on overload during the summer months. I don't think they could take everyone charging their cars at night. Then again, i dont know how much electricity it would take to charge.

windvale · 03-06-2007, 09:05 AM

Whatever happened to the country that found itself outmatched by the Japanese Mitsubishi Zero fighter in 1941 - and came right back at 'em with the superior Grumman Hellcat like 10 months later ? Why does EVERYTHING take 5 years and 50 different committees ? Why does it take 3 years to build a battery (I know, I know, it's new technology...) Why does it take 3 years to build a new Camaro ? Gimmee a break... They built the friggin A-bomb from scratch at Los Alamos in less time than it'll take to get the Volt out the door...

SimonDavid · 03-06-2007, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonathanRohr

It sounds good.. but he also really seems to be leaving open alot of excuses. "unpredictable.." "whether we can make it or not.." "outside our comfort zones.."

shut the hell up and do it, if you dont, kiss your company goodbye

I totally agree

Focus on this product as if the company's riding on it, because it is

01cavalier · 03-06-2007, 09:13 AM

I relaly like it that they are outside their comfort zone. They have to be taking chances, otherwise will never get anywhere. Get this car out even sooner and then I'd be impressed.

03-06-2007, 07:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,069	Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction Link: http://yahoo.reuters.com/news/articl...mktNews&rpc=44 GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp has set a target for production of an all-electric car in 2010, GM's product chief and Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said on Tuesday. Lutz said the major uncertainty facing the Chevrolet Volt, a concept vehicle GM unveiled in January, was whether lithium-ion batteries can be developed to power it. A running Volt prototype is expected by the end of 2007, he said. "We have set an internal target of production in 2010. Whether we can make that or not, this is still kind of an unpredictable program for us," Lutz told reporters on the sidelines of the Geneva auto show. He added: "We're sort of outside our comfort zone." GM detailed its broad plans for the all-electric Volt at the Detroit auto show, but the world's No. 1 automaker declined then to disclose a production timeline. © Reuters 2007. All Rights Reserved.

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Perian News Contributor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York Drives: 2008 Saab 9-5 Sedan Posts: 4,069	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction Things to do list (by 2010): Install that electrical outlet near the garage door...

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JonathanRohr 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Drives: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Posts: 431	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction It sounds good.. but he also really seems to be leaving open alot of excuses. "unpredictable.." "whether we can make it or not.." "outside our comfort zones.." shut the hell up and do it, if you dont, kiss your company goodbye __________________ TMC v GM: (8-3) Subcompact: Toyota (Yaris) Compact: Toyota (Corolla) Midsize: GM (Aura) Hybrid/Alt Fuel: Toyota (Prius) X-Over: GM (Outlook/Acadia/Enclave) Minivan: Toyota (Sienna) Compact SUV: Toyota (Rav4) Midsize SUV: Toyota (Highlander) Fullsize SUV: GM (Tahoe) Midsize Truck: Toyota (Tacoma) 1/2 Ton Truck: Tie (but it counts as a loss, it should be no contest) As of 2/7/07 Please note that 2 catagories were reclaimed as of this year. Will keep updating, hopefully adding more blue!

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WishIhadatruck 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Drives: '01 Grand Prix GT '96 Roadmaster Wagon Posts: 1,407	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction They certainly need to figure out how to make this happen or they will be disappointing a large number of customers or what would have been a large number of customers. __________________ 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Timekeeper 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cubeville Drives: Ford Ranger - Couldn't Find an S10 I liked Posts: 688	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction I've got my power drop already waiting. Bring it on!!!

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Brglotus 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 181	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction Why would it take GM a shorter time to produce this new type of car then it would for the new Camaro using existing technollogy? I hope they can make it by 2010. I have a feeling the Camaro is going to feel old when it finally comes out.

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Evo69 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 658	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction YES! Lets Go! __________________ Certified Lutzist

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apa1exakis 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 16	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction I wonder what type of power the battery recharge would take. It could be efficient but it could also be an energy hog. I know places like Cali are already facing brownouts (ofcourse a lot of that happened thanks to Enron) but their electric grid is on overload during the summer months. I don't think they could take everyone charging their cars at night. Then again, i dont know how much electricity it would take to charge. __________________ Current Car 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo First Car 1989 Chevrolet Silverado 4X4 Wife's Car 2000 Grand AM SE

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windvale 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 2002 Trailblazer Posts: 813	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction Whatever happened to the country that found itself outmatched by the Japanese Mitsubishi Zero fighter in 1941 - and came right back at 'em with the superior Grumman Hellcat like 10 months later ? Why does EVERYTHING take 5 years and 50 different committees ? Why does it take 3 years to build a battery (I know, I know, it's new technology...) Why does it take 3 years to build a new Camaro ? Gimmee a break... They built the friggin A-bomb from scratch at Los Alamos in less time than it'll take to get the Volt out the door... Last edited by windvale : 03-06-2007 at 09:15 AM.

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01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,818	Re: Lutz: GM Aiming For 2010 Chevy Volt Introduction I relaly like it that they are outside their comfort zone. They have to be taking chances, otherwise will never get anywhere. Get this car out even sooner and then I'd be impressed.

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