Volt 230 mpg rating explained

Not exactly explained by GM, but the folks over at hybridcars.com have come up with some ideas as to how GM came up with that number. Here are the first 3: More Than Infinity “Under the rational that GM says the EPA applied to the Volt, an ell-electric car such as the upcoming Nissan Leaf [...]

GM to make EREV Buick CUV

General Motors Co unveiled plans to launch a plug-in SUV for its Buick brand in 2011, its latest move away from gas-guzzling vehicles in response to higher fuel-economy standards. The new five-passenger Buick crossover is expected to be the first commercially available plug-in hybrid sport-utility vehicle by a major automaker, and would follow GM’s heavily [...]

Volt get 230 MPG rating

Today Gm announced the EPA rating of the Volt at an astonishing 230 miles per gallon.  Now we all know what that 23 followed by an outlet ad campaign was for (particularly crafty subtle for GM) this past week. We talked earlier about how the EPA didn’t have a concrete plan for testing this new [...]

Chevy minivan might borrow Volt drivetrain

It’s no secret that Chrysler intends to make a Electric Range Extended Vehicle out of their Chrysler Town and Country.  It was one of the three original ENVI vehicles.  The Dodge Circuit will likely be the first out of the ENVI door, but you can bet that the minivan won’t be far behind. Some are [...]