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Tesla Co-founder: "I believe that the Volt program is real"

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by Marlin, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. Marlin

    Marlin New Member

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    Martin Eberhard:
    "I walked away from that meeting deeply impressed by Bob Lutz and willing to believe that the Volt might be a real program," he said. "Over the past year, I have come to meet several more people on the Volt program. Hold onto your seats, people: I believe that the Volt program is real, with top GM talent moved onto the program, major bucks behind the program, and support all the way to the top within GM. I think GM is placing a huge bet with this program."

    Former Tesla Guru Offers His Take on the Chevrolet Volt
     
    #1 Marlin, Jan 17, 2008
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    PNGV was real too but it doesn't mean anything will come out of it.
     
    #2 usbseawolf2000, Jan 17, 2008
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    Marlin,
    I do believe that GM is whole-heartedly developing Volt.
    Whichever company sells a 30-mile range plug-in first on the market will very likely
    get my business to replace my current Prius. Be it Toyota or GM. ;)
     
    #3 ceric, Jan 17, 2008
  4. FL_Prius_Driver

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    The EV1 program was real also.
     
    #4 FL_Prius_Driver, Jan 17, 2008
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    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    Maybe this is why Tesla fired Eberhard? :p
     
    #5 Godiva, Jan 17, 2008
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    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    I hope he's right. I'd love to be wrong on this one and see the Volt hit the streets. As I've said elsewhere, if it's the first one out and does what they claim I'll buy it. First to market with a PHEV gets my money.
     
    #6 daniel, Jan 24, 2008
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