{"id":822,"date":"2008-01-28T07:52:15","date_gmt":"2008-01-28T07:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/2008\/01\/28\/lutz-compared-t\/"},"modified":"2012-07-17T14:11:47","modified_gmt":"2012-07-17T14:11:47","slug":"lutz-compared-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.thesocialmedia.com\/petrol-head\/2008\/01\/28\/lutz-compared-t\/","title":{"rendered":"Lutz compared tthe Volt to the moon shot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In an interview with Wired, the tanned straight talker Bob Lutz likened the Chevrolet Volt project to the moon shot that happened almost forty years ago.<\/p>\n

Due to be unveiled in November 2010, the Chevrolet Volt will be the first plug-in hybrid in the world but its development is not without stumbling blocks. Indeed, engineers struggle with aerodynamics and battery technologies. However, GM’s VP for Global Program Management John Lauckner declared that latest battery prototypes were \u201cvery encouraging.\u201d Regarding the aerodynamics problems, Bob Lutz said that they had been resolved thanks to the new design.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, some observers remain sceptical concerning the announced launch date. GM’s engineers have less than three years to solve current problems as well as the likely future difficulties involved in the production of such a new vehicle. The success of the future car also remains in doubt as Bob Lutz has recognized that the announced price of $30,000\/\u00a315,200 won’t be achievable. The first Chevrolet Volt may come closer to $40,000\/\u00a320,250. Indeed, the usual cost minimization won’t be made due to the close launch date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In an interview with Wired, the tanned straight talker Bob Lutz likened the Chevrolet Volt project to the moon shot that happened almost forty years ago. Due to be unveiled in November 2010, the Chevrolet Volt will be the first plug-in hybrid in the world but its development is not without stumbling blocks. 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