More Volt misleading info

[jtmhog]

Today's Wash Post had an AP article on GM's plant closing and shift to small cars. Concerning the Volt the article stated:
The volt is a plug-in electric car (it's not--it's a PHEV)
The car will get 150 MPG
It's no wonder that the newspapers are going out of business. Just the fact and not GM BS.
The article said GM may sell the Hummer division--to whom? They have sold 13,274 so far this year.
Chrysler new Challenger with a 425 HP engine is due to come out this year. Gm may not be the dumbest American car company; however, the new Camaro wil have 400

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by jtmhog

The article said GM may sell the Hummer division--to whom?

Actually, given the brand identity and name recognition, Hummer may be the ONLY division GM could sell. Remember Chrysler has had 2 buyers, so anything is possible.

[Prius driver]

Probably the most misleading part of the article is this

"The Volt, with an initial production run of 10,000, is expected to hit showrooms in 2010. After that, GM plans to build tens of thousands per year."

I find that hard to believe.

The Chinese may be interested in the Hummer since their gas is subsidized and remains around $1.50/ gal. Or one of the middle eastern countries so they can decrease the oil supply even more.

CNN/Money: Gas prices around the world

[ceric]

I know for a fact that Taiwan's gas price is NOT $2.48.
It is close to $4.2 after recent hike from $3.70 a few weeks ago.
Don't trust all data you read. I am not sure the data of China is correct, either.

exchange rate is $30.35 NTD/USD

--- quote from source ---
The price of unleaded gasoline will rise to 33.9 Taiwan dollars (1.11 US) per litre from 30 dollars. The price of diesel fuel jumps to 31.9 dollars per litre from 27.5 dollars.

[Prius driver]

Originally Posted by ceric

I know for a fact that Taiwan's gas price is NOT $2.48.
It is close to $4.2 after recent hike from $3.70 a few weeks ago.
Don't trust all data you read. I am not sure the data of China is correct, either. .

This seems contradictory. Are you trusting the data you read? How do you know for a fact Taiwan's gas price is NOT $2.48. Have you been in Taiwan recently?

Prius chat has some of the most opinionated members I have ever seen on any forum. If I started a thread about the sky being blue others would jump in to argue another point straight way emphasizing their disagreements in ALL CAPS.

You could be right and maybe my data is erroneous. However, should you really trust your data after making a comment on not trusting data?

[ceric]

Prius driver:
Prove me wrong about my data on Taiwan's gas price.
If I saw one data is wrong in the table, I basically distrust the rest of data. How about you?
You want me to cite my source. It is from recent Yahoo news.
Try "Taiwan gas price" in google. You will see it. Make your own judgment.

Whether I have been to Taiwan is unrelated.

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by Prius driver

Prius chat has some of the most opinionated members I have ever seen on any forum. If I started a thread about the sky being blue others would jump in to argue another point straight way emphasizing their disagreements in ALL CAPS.

I don't see it that way. YOU SHOULD MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND STAY OUT OF TREADS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!



Tom

[fthorn]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Actually, given the brand identity and name recognition, Hummer may be the ONLY division GM could sell. Remember Chrysler has had 2 buyers, so anything is possible.

I think the cool lemons to lemonade trick would be to convert Hummer (brand/dealers) to GM's main Hybrid/green/EV dealerships. That is, have it be the Hummer Volt.

Turn that ship around. They only have what two vehicles? Replacing those with two or more all-EV or hybrids would not be that hard and at least salvage the dealerships.

Just re-equate Hummer with efficient. Electric motors HUM, right?

[ceric]

I am sure that the new Camaro and Challenger will have a waiting list for 1 year and then disappear like what happened with the Ford Thunderbird.
No matter what I still hope GM can get their acts together and produce Volt on schedule.
Competition is good for everyone even if one does not buy GM products.

[Prius driver]

Originally Posted by qbee42

I don't see it that way. YOU SHOULD MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND STAY OUT OF TREADS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!



Tom