GM Launches Hybrid Chevrolet Volt

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the launch of the hybrid Chevrolet Volt by GM, focusing on consumer interest, advertising, and comparisons to existing hybrid vehicles. Participants share their perspectives on the pricing, practicality, and performance of hybrids in the current market.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention seeing advertisements for the Chevrolet Volt and electric filling stations, indicating a growing presence in the market.
  • One participant expresses hesitance about the price of the Volt, suggesting they might consider a regular hybrid but are concerned about the economics of such a purchase in the near future.
  • Another participant notes that friends are leasing multiple Chevrolet Volts, suggesting some level of business interest in the vehicle.
  • One participant shares their personal financial constraints, indicating they cannot afford to buy a Volt but have observed them frequently on the road.
  • A participant critiques the current hybrid offerings, comparing them unfavorably to older vehicles like the VW Rabbit Diesel, which they claim had better fuel efficiency and practicality.
  • Another participant references the Aptera, suggesting it as a more efficient alternative to current hybrids, claiming it could achieve over 100 mpg.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions about the Chevrolet Volt and hybrids in general, with no clear consensus on their value or performance. Some show interest in the Volt, while others remain skeptical or critical of hybrids currently available.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views are influenced by personal experiences and financial considerations, and there are varying definitions of what constitutes a satisfactory hybrid vehicle.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in hybrid vehicles, automotive technology, and consumer perspectives on new car launches may find this discussion relevant.

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No. But I have started seeing ads on tv for it. Also, just today I saw my first tv ad for electric 'filling' stations.
 
I'll consider a regular hybrid (I may be in the market this coming year), but I'm not real keen on spending $30,000 for a $20,000 car. We'll see what the economics looks like in a couple of years.
 
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Friends with a couple of firms in the city (DC) are leasing a couple dozen of them.
 
I'm to poor to buy one but I've been seeing them just about every day for the past two months.
 
I'm not at all impressed with the hybrids currently on the market. You see, back in high school and college we had a VW Rabbit Diesal that got 48 mpg, could carry five adults (four comfortably), and had a decent trunk space.

Then there's the http://www.aptera.com/", a true 100+ mpg vehicle.
 
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