First pre-production Chevrolet Volt prototypes hit the road
December 31st, 1969
You may think you've already seen the 2011 Chevrolet Volt inside and out (online at least) but in truth you've only seen mock-ups. The first real, complete pre-production Volts are currently testing on the streets around GM’s Warren test center in Michigan and these are the first images of the prototype vehicles.
The vehicles have been fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack, which features more than 200 lithium-ion cells, sophisticated computer controls, liquid cooling system and other components. About 80 of these pre-production Volts will be assembled and continue testing until the car’s eventual sales release late next year.
Because these are the first vehicles to integrate both the Volt platform and the Volt powertrain, they are being referred to as 'integration vehicles'.
“The purpose for the integration vehicle builds is two-fold,” said GM's Rob Peterson. “First, they validate our production design, vehicle safety and performance capabilities. Just as important, the build activity provides valuable insight into the final vehicle assembly process to ensure a high-level of build quality and manufacturing efficiency when full scale production begins in November 2010.”
With GM still in bankruptcy, however, the Volt's production milestones seem at once more relevant and completely fanciful, and with a $32,500 base price (after rebate) it's going to have a tough fight ahead of it even if production goes smoothly.
GM has previously stated that its financial issues won't affect development of the Volt, however, so don't count the car out yet.2011 Chevrolet Volt Production model2011 Chevrolet Volt pre-production prototypeChevrolet Volt Integration Prototype hits the road
You may think you've already seen the 2011 Chevrolet Volt inside and out (online at least) but in truth you've only seen mock-ups. The first real, complete pre-production Volts are currently testing on the streets around GM’s Warren test center in Michigan and these are the first images of the prototype vehicles.
The vehicles have been fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack, which features more than 200 lithium-ion cells, sophisticated computer controls, liquid cooling system and other components. About 80 of these pre-production Volts will be assembled and continue testing until the car’s eventual sales release late next year.
Because these are the first vehicles to integrate both the Volt platform and the Volt powertrain, they are being referred to as 'integration vehicles'.
“The purpose for the integration vehicle builds is two-fold,” said GM's Rob Peterson. “First, they validate our production design, vehicle safety and performance capabilities. Just as important, the build activity provides valuable insight into the final vehicle assembly process to ensure a high-level of build quality and manufacturing efficiency when full scale production begins in November 2010.”
With GM still in bankruptcy, however, the Volt's production milestones seem at once more relevant and completely fanciful, and with a $32,500 base price (after rebate) it's going to have a tough fight ahead of it even if production goes smoothly.
GM has previously stated that its financial issues won't affect development of the Volt, however, so don't count the car out yet.
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The vehicles have been fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack, which features more than 200 lithium-ion cells, sophisticated computer controls, liquid cooling system and other components. About 80 of these pre-production Volts will be assembled and continue testing until the car’s eventual sales release late next year.
Because these are the first vehicles to integrate both the Volt platform and the Volt powertrain, they are being referred to as 'integration vehicles'.
“The purpose for the integration vehicle builds is two-fold,” said GM's Rob Peterson. “First, they validate our production design, vehicle safety and performance capabilities. Just as important, the build activity provides valuable insight into the final vehicle assembly process to ensure a high-level of build quality and manufacturing efficiency when full scale production begins in November 2010.”
With GM still in bankruptcy, however, the Volt's production milestones seem at once more relevant and completely fanciful, and with a $32,500 base price (after rebate) it's going to have a tough fight ahead of it even if production goes smoothly.
GM has previously stated that its financial issues won't affect development of the Volt, however, so don't count the car out yet.
2011 Chevrolet Volt Production model
2011 Chevrolet Volt pre-production prototype
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Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardIn regards to safety, I would like to know what would be the serious causes if these batteries were to ever explode ( varied impact/collision, leakage, faulty upon purchase of vehicle etc... )
Batteries don't explode, they burn if they overheat.
I find it odd that people have now problem carrying around 10 to 20 gallons of highly flammable liquid (gasoline) but get freaked out about batteries.
Batteries don't explode, they burn if they overheat.
I find it odd that people have now problem carrying around 10 to 20 gallons of highly flammable liquid (gasoline) but get freaked out about batteries.
actually, batteries do explode. in my experience being a technician for Ford, GM, and Toyota, i have seen my share of exploding batteries. i have seen fellow technicians goto the hospital for 2nd degree burns to their face from hot battery acid after a battery has exploded in their face.
Looks better then I thought it would with GM's tendency to bland its production cars over the concept (yes there are some exceptions), too bad it will be expensive and so on.
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