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Sneak Peek at 2016 Volt
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 11:05 am
by Bob
http://www.greencarreports.com/news/109 ... ght-photos
I must say it looks pretty mainstream from the front. This could be good for sales. Unfortunately there are not any technical details. I am very interested in battery size, range and rear seat space.
Re: Sneak Peek at 2016 Volt
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:19 pm
by kevm14
I thought I heard a rumor that they were repackaging the battery to add a third seat in the back.
Re: Sneak Peek at 2016 Volt
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:16 pm
by Bob
I heard that too. I am interested to see if they did that. Also, it looks like the car has more of a sedan shape rather than a hatchback.
Re: Sneak Peek at 2016 Volt
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:45 pm
by kevm14
Big reduction in rare earth magnets (because China). That's a good thing and was probably a pretty big engineering task, since they increased performance, increased efficiency and decreased weight.
Re: Sneak Peek at 2016 Volt
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:24 am
by kevm14
Re: Sneak Peek at 2016 Volt
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:10 pm
by Bob
I wonder what the take rate will be for this from Z06 and CTS-V owners
A partnership with Progressive Insurance was also announced that will allow drivers to voluntarily share data on their driving habits in pursuit of reduced insurance rates. It's part of Progressive's Snapshot program that allows drivers to share driving data with the insurance company over a 90-day period with the goal of lowering their rates. It's expected to roll out this summer and will be available on all 2016 GM vehicles as well as some 2015, 2014 and 2013 models.
Re: Sneak Peek at 2016 Volt
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:24 pm
by kevm14
I wonder what the take rate will be amongst the tin foil hat set.