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GM Q&A With Bob Kruse on the Chevy Volt?s Batteries

Bob Kruse is GM?s executive director of global vehicle engineering for hybrids, electric vehicles, and batteries. There is a report of a new interview with him. Bob is an executive integrally involved in producing the Volt and other future electric cars. He discussed the current status of lithium-ion battery technology. He described the [...] Related posts:

On The 2010 Prius Solar Roof

To this day people new to the Volt concept continue to draw the conclusion that it should have solar cells on its roof. Here’s an email I just got today: THE NEW CAR THE VOLT.WHY DIDN’T YOU PUT SOLAR PANELS ON THE ROOF. IT WOULD CHARGE THE BATTERY WHEN IT SAT OUT SIDE IN THE SUN?????????? The idea [...] Related posts:

My Question to GM?s CFO Ray Young

GM just received last night an additional $5.4 billion in government loans bringing the total so far to $9.4 billion. They are expected to receive an addition $4 billion on February 17th. While in Detroit, I had a chance to ask one question to Ray Young who is GM’s CFO. Ray noted that GM [...] Related posts:

GM Volt Battery Plant to Cost $30 Million, Will Open in 2010, and Will be Converted From Existing Facility

At the Detroit Auto Show GM finally announced that they awarded the Chevy Volt lithium-ion battery contract to LG Chem of Korea. They also shocked us with the revelation that GM itself would assume the role of pack-maker. In so doing, they would have to build a free-standing advanced automotive battery pack plant, the first [...] Related posts:

Chevy Spark and Orlando on Way to US, Will Orlando Get a Voltec Drivetrain?

At the Detroit Auto Show GM finally announced plans to bring two concept cars to reality, and bring them to the USA. The Chevy Spark is the production name that will be given to the mini-car previously known as the Chevy Beat. Over the months we heard it was coming then that it might not. [...] Related posts: