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A Presidential Endorsement?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Prianista, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. Prianista

    Prianista Member

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    From the Car-Salesman-in-Chief via The New York Times:

    "I don't want to be -- I'm not an auto engineer. I don't know how to create a -- affordable, well-designed, plug-in hybrid, but I know that if the Japanese can design a -- affordable, well-designed hybrid then, doggone it, the American people should be able to do the same."

    So much for the Chevy Volt.
     
    #1 Prianista, Apr 30, 2009
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    not very reassuring.

    The volt will probably come out, tooth or nail.


    and the new Camaro will become a collectors item by 2011.
     
    #2 xsmatt81, Apr 30, 2009
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    We did and they are called:
    • Ford Escape Hybrid - on sale for over two years and I've test driven one (good vehicle)
    • Ford Fusion Hybrid - should be in the show rooms this summer
    As for the Chevy Volt (the renamed Precept), well it seems to have a little trouble getting to the show room floor. But GM did manage to sell a hundred or so Tahoe two-modes. Understand I'm not great fan of GM as Wagner and Lutz (along with the board of directors) successfully ran their company into the ditch.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #3 bwilson4web, Apr 30, 2009
  4. Qlara

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    I don't understand....why not GM just reincarnate its proven EV1 by using today's much improved Battery Technology (Cheaper + Lighter). Then they can have an instance seller for now, until they can make the VOLT a lot more affordable and reliable to fight the Japs offering.

    Dumping money into other non-market-mover products or Executive bonus won't going to help this car empire.
     
    #4 Qlara, Apr 30, 2009
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    "Should" is the key word here ....... "should". :eek:

    ... Brad
     
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    #6 Prianista, Apr 30, 2009
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