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General Motors Offering Huge Incentives on Chevy Volt (GM)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:44:27 -0400

As reported by The Detroit Free Press General Motors (NYSE: GM) has started offering significant discounts on its Chevy Volt in a recent attempt to entice car buyers. In order to combat stagnant sales, General Motors is offering rebates of $5,000 on its 2012 Volt and $4,000 on

GM turns to QR codes and smartphones for Chevy Volt info

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:57:54 -0500

Everywhere I park, people keep asking me about the Chevy Volt. Now, the most often asked question of "how exactly does it work?" can be answered by the car, a QR code and your smartphone.

GigaOM’s top 10 cleantech posts of 2012

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:00:29 -0500

Show me -- that's the common thread in the top 10 most-trafficked GigaOM cleantech stories of 2012. Exclusive photos and videos of emerging clean power and electric car technologies lead the year. (OK, we're not so surprised by that.)

Going electric: Adding the 2013 Chevy Volt to a solar-powered home

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:36:43 -0500

After a year of using 41 solar panels on our home, we generated more excess electricity than expected. So this past weekend, we drove a 2013 Chevy Volt of the lot and our first impressions are pretty positive, both for the technology and the efficiency.

Close to a quarter of electric cars sold in U.S. by 2020 will be in Cali

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:57:40 -0400

Almost one in four electric cars sold by 2020 in the U.S. will be in California, according to a new report from Pike Research.

The battery performance deficit disorder

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:00:44 -0400

batteries fall pathetically short of our customary fossil fuel energy storage medium. When we wake up to a declining global availability of petroleum, we won’t just switch over to electric cars.

Green Overdrive [video]: Test driving the electric Ford Focus

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:00:58 -0400

Ford is finally showing off its biggest push to date into the electric car market: an electric version of its Ford Focus. For GigaOM TV's Green Overdrive show, we bring you a test drive!

Electric car charging: Let’s not make this more complicated

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:36:51 -0400

When it comes to electric cars, it’s already slow going, so why make electric car charging more confusing, says GigaOM Pro analyst Adam Lesser, who takes a look at the early emerging market for electric car charging networks.

GM plans to relaunch marketing for electric Volt in a month or so

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:24:06 -0500

General Motors plans to relaunch a marketing, PR and advertising campaign for its extended-range electric Volt in the next 30 to 60 days, according to GM CEO Dan Akerson, to help boost under performing sales.

The Chevy Volt; iPad 3 or HD; Nutrisystems

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:47:00 -0500

Will the 2014 Corvette Redesign Help or Hurt GM’s Bottom Line?

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:58:59 -0500

“These aren't photos, but this is absolutely the next-generation Chevy Corvette in ZR1 trim. GM so doesn't want you to see these.”That's the word from Jalopnik, which has three exclusive renderings of the 2014 model. While there ha...

A weapon for electric vehicle range anxiety: GPS

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:00:03 -0400

GPS can provide an important function for the emerging electric car industry: battling so-called range anxiety. On Monday, electric car charging company Coulomb Technologies announced that it has partnered with navigation company TomTom to offer charging locator, reservation and information services for plug-in car drivers.

Leaf and Volt—Are Shoppers Charged?

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:04:21 -0400

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are arguably the market darlings for vehicles powered primarily by electricity (Leaf is all electric; Volt has electric motors with gasoline power as an augment). While not expected to be volume vehicles in the early years, each is important to the market overall and to their parent brands. To [...]

Chevrolet Volt vs. Toyota Prius – Let the Pedal Hit the Metal

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:49:31 -0400

Recently, Toyota announced that it sold its one millionth Prius. Quite an accomplishment for a first of its kind vehicle that was, in many ways, ahead of its time. It was the first and only true gas/electric hybrid when it launched and was able to carve out a niche among environmentally conscious buyers as well [...]

GM Turnaround

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:30:00 -0400

#77: Electric cars, Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, Recharging in Texas, the Week in Stocks

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:52:00 -0400

#72: Chevy Volt Sales and Reviews, GE and Taxes, Oil Prices

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:07:00 -0400

General Motors Sales Surge 46% on Strong Consumer Demand

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:16:00 -0500

Sales of GM vehicles soared 46% in February as consumers snapped up new GM models despite the steadily rising price of gasoline. GM said Tuesday that it sold 207,028 vehicles during the month, exceeding analyst expectations.

Continue reading General Motors Sales Surge 46% on Strong Consumer Demand

General Motors Sales Surge 46% on Strong Consumer Demand originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:16:00.

Filed Under: Company News, General Motors, Autos, Retail

Identity Crisis 2011: Automotive Re-branding During the Big Game

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:04:05 -0500

Each year, three product categories seem to garner a larger share of the Big Game’s vaunted ad time; Beer, Snacks and Cars. 2011 was no different for automakers, as ten brands chimed in with a total of nineteen ads, and each spent about $100,000 per minute to do so. Identity was the name of the [...]

Sharing is Caring: Zipcar Offers Rides in Plug-In Prius

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0500

Zipcar members in San Francisco, Portland and Boston will soon be able to try out Toyota's Prius plug-in hybrid. Toyota hopes to get driving data and customer feedback from the trial program before rolling the cars out to consumers in 2012.

Continue reading Sharing is Caring: Zipcar Offers Rides in Plug-In Prius

Sharing is Caring: Zipcar Offers Rides in Plug-In Prius originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:00:00.

Filed Under: Energy, Technology, Green, Toyota, General Motors, Autos

BYD Auto Targets U.S. Debut for 2012

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 08:08:00 -0500

By Eric Jackson, Senior Contributor01/12/11 - 06:00 AM EST
Stock quotes in this article:BYD, TM, GM, TSLA, MMI, LAS

NEW YORK (TheStreet) - On Monday, I sat down with Paul Lin, a spokesman, for BYD Auto Company Ltd at the Detroit Auto Show. He revealed to me that the company is planning on coming to America in 2012. It's time for American investors to start playing closer attention to this company.

In some ways, BYD -- which stands for "Build Your Dreams" -- is the least known company that most people know Warren Buffett has invested in. The best known investor in the world discovered the company a few years ago and took a big stake.

Part of the reason why BYD still has a low profile is that the stock isn't traded over here -- only in Hong Kong under the ticker "1211." What doesn't trade here tends to be overlooked, whether it's Tencent Holdings in the China's Internet space (which has a bigger market capitalization than Baidu(BIDU _) or BYD in the auto space.

At the time of Buffett's investment, the Chinese auto market wasn't on the radar of most investors. Today, it's the biggest in the world, surpassing the U.S. last year with no signs of slowing down. Although there is enormous competition in the market, including a strong presence from Toyota(TM _), Volkswagen, andGeneral Motors(GM _), BYD is a hometown success story.

The Shenzhen-based company has decided to bring its E6 electric-powered compact to the U.S. market in the first quarter of 2012. It showed off the vehicle andseveral of the other electric-based cars in Detroit this week. The company has no specific targets on the number of vehicles they want to sell here in 2012 and 2013, but they clearly have global ambitions and aren't satisfied with simply selling their cars in China.

The company sees its biggest competition for the E6 in the U.S. coming from the Nissan Leaf. BYD believes that the E6 will have much better range (i.e., how far the car will drive when fully charged) and an attractive price. It hasn't released pricing for the U.S., but the E6 sells for between US $22,000 to U.S. $25,000 in China after government rebates have been applied.

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GM, Other Firms to Build Network of Hydrogen Fueling Stations in Hawaii

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:40:00 -0500

GM is taking a big step toward making hydrogen-fueled cars and trucks a reality for consumers by partnering with a dozen companies to build more than two dozen fueling stations in Hawaii.

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GM, Other Firms to Build Network of Hydrogen Fueling Stations in Hawaii originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:40:00.

Filed Under: Energy, Company News, Technology, Economy, General Motors, Autos

Monday’s biggest gaining and declining stocks

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:43:55 -0500

Shares of the following companies are making notable moves ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Monday.

Does Chevrolet Have Hits with the Cruze and Volt?

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:07:54 -0500

The new General Motors is about to officially take its place with its looming IPO and the evolution of its product line up. Key new models from Chevrolet – the recently launched Cruze and new Volt – are critical models that showcase what’s new in design, technology and marketing from GM. Given their importance to [...]

GM Will Soon Go Public, But Should You Invest?

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:01:00 -0500

General Motors is about to go public again and management is flying around on private jets for the road show. Flashiness aside, success may depend on how the Volt is received.

Continue reading GM Will Soon Go Public, But Should You Invest?

GM Will Soon Go Public, But Should You Invest? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:01:00.

Filed Under: Investing, Autos

The Chevy Volt: An Electric Car With Its Own IP Address

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:24:33 -0400

CrunchGear's Matt Burns recently called the Chevy Volt GM's "knight in shining chrome and white plastic." Burns was not citing projected sales numbers, instead he was making the point that the Volt has saved GM by forcing the troubled automaker to "change internally and reinvent nearly ever aspect of how it does business." In support of Burns' thesis, IBM and GM revealed new details on Monday on the car's electronic backbone and how it came together in 29 months, from concept to finish.

Church: A Place to Recharge Your ... Car?

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:00:00 -0400

Fueling up your car at a church seems like a novel idea. But the emergence of an electric car market has resulted in a charging station at the Wooden Cross Lutheran church some 25 miles northeast of Seattle.

Continue reading Church: A Place to Recharge Your ... Car?

Church: A Place to Recharge Your ... Car? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 06:00:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Green, Autos

Tesla and Toyota Team Up in a $60 Million Electric RAV4 Deal

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:45:00 -0400

Tesla Motors has signed a $60 million contract with Toyota Motor to develop an all-electric version of the popular RAV4 compact sports-utility vehicle, Tesla said Wednesday.

Continue reading Tesla and Toyota Team Up in a $60 Million Electric RAV4 Deal

Tesla and Toyota Team Up in a $60 Million Electric RAV4 Deal originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:45:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Green, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors

GM Employees and Dealers Can Buy Stock at the IPO Price

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:10:00 -0400

General Motors is giving some 600,000 employees, retirees and dealers the chance to purchase stock in the resurgent company as the auto giant moves forward with its initial public offering, slated for next month.

Continue reading GM Employees and Dealers Can Buy Stock at the IPO Price

GM Employees and Dealers Can Buy Stock at the IPO Price originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:10:00.

Filed Under: Retirement, Company News, Economy, Investing, Morgan Stanley , General Motors, Autos

General Motors Defends Volt All-Electric Vehicle Claim

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:40:00 -0400

General Motors is firing back at the automotive press after critics' assertions that the much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt isn't a true electric car -- rather merely another hybrid, and not particularly fuel-thrifty.

Continue reading General Motors Defends Volt All-Electric Vehicle Claim

General Motors Defends Volt All-Electric Vehicle Claim originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:40:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, General Motors, Autos

EPA Proposes New Fuel Economy Labels for Electric Cars

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:50:00 -0400

For everyone who wants to know how fuel efficient electric and hybrid cars really are compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, the EPA has released two fuel-economy label proposals Monday that would translate electricity usage into an equivalent in miles per gallon.

Continue reading EPA Proposes New Fuel Economy Labels for Electric Cars

EPA Proposes New Fuel Economy Labels for Electric Cars originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:50:00.

Filed Under: Green, General Motors, Autos

GM Prices the Chevy Volt at $41,000. Will Buyers Plug In?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:01:00 -0400

GM has finally put a sticker price on its much anticipated plug-in electric hybrid. Granted, a hefty federal tax credit will defray the cost, but the Volt carries a premium price. GM's challenge now is convincing consumers the Volt is worth it.

Continue reading GM Prices the Chevy Volt at $41,000. Will Buyers Plug In?

GM Prices the Chevy Volt at $41,000. Will Buyers Plug In? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:01:00.

Filed Under: Toyota, General Motors, Tesla Motors

Honda Plugs Into the Electric-Car Bandwagon

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:10:00 -0400

With Honda's president saying the company had "no future" if it didn't make vehicles that emitted less carbon dioxide, the Japanese carmaker is now gearing up to join Toyota, GM and Nissan in the electric-car and plug-in hybrid derby.

Continue reading Honda Plugs Into the Electric-Car Bandwagon

Honda Plugs Into the Electric-Car Bandwagon originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:10:00.

Filed Under: Energy, Company News, Technology, Honda Motor Co, Autos, Tesla Motors

GM Plans Extended Warranty for New Volt Electric Car

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:35:00 -0400

To reassure customers who want to purchase Chevrolet's electrically powered Volt, General Motors will offer an extended, 8-year, 100,000 mile warranty on critical components used in the all-new vehicles.

Continue reading GM Plans Extended Warranty for New Volt Electric Car

GM Plans Extended Warranty for New Volt Electric Car originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:35:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, General Motors, Autos

Ford Charges Up With Compact Power Batteries

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:03:58 -0400

Ford's 2011 Focus Electric will run on Compact Power Inc.'s lithium-ion battery, the company announced today. The batteries will initially be made in South Korea at CPI's parent company, LG Chem, with plans to start manufacturing at a new $300 million site in Holland, Mich. in 2012. The Focus Electric will be a full battery electric passenger car made at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant, which used to mainly produce large SUVs. The Focus Electric is expected to travel up to 100 miles with zero tailpipe emissions. Ford said it plans to have five electric car models on the roads by 2012.

Lutz out, new Prius-fighting hybrids in?

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:35:08 -0500

Time to take on the Prius I’ve met GM’s Bob Lutz a number of times, and I’ve largely been in awe of the guy every time, even though I’ve never really agreed with him on hardly ...

Stock Picks For 20 January

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:15:00 -0500

( click to enlarge ) (CIEN) broke out of a downtrend channel on Tuesday. The stock closed below highs, but could make another move today. Tuesday’s high reflects resistance for this next upside move. If CIEN can break through resistance, we should see a strong upside move as traders buy up the stock. Technically the stock ...

Stock Picks For 19 January

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:15:00 -0500

Stocks to Watch : Speculative plays (CIEN) - Ciena - Takeover rumors persist. The short interest decreased 5% to 16,427,700 shares from 17,314,500 indicating that bears are covering their positions, buying back . (TLAB) - Tellab’s short interest dropped 24% over the last month. Tellabs is expected to earn $0.07 per share. I`m playing on the long side ...

The Trade-Off: Why the Chevy Volt won't be a winner

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400

DailyFinance: Consumers constantly make trade-offs between fidelity and convenience: that is, weighing the quality of an experience against the ease of getting that experience. We'll give up some fidelity to get more convenience, or vice versa. And the products ... Read more

TGIF Randomosity

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:31:00 -0500

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: CARBON NEUTRAL NASCAR, CHALLENGER FACTORY DRAG CAR and ROLLING WIFI

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:41:03 -0400

W WW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

There's just a few weeks of Summer left but there's no shortage of car culture events and today on Cruise Control we are bringing in guests from across the country to fill you on the latest information.

But first we'll take look at whats been going on in Traverse City Michigan. Its called the 2008 Management Briefing Seminars. A bland boring name for a big confab of Auto Executives. But there was plenty of new model information, high tech predictions and even a little bit of sniping between manufacturers.

Then its off to Michigan International Speedway for the Carfax 250.We will hear how Carfax neutralized carbon emissions for the event, plus some of the latest issues used car buyers should be concerned with.

Next we are off the 14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise where Mopars Sunil Lahoti will give us the goods on the Challenger factory Drag Car. A true quarter mile drag car you can buy direct from the factory. Plus He'll stick around and fill us in on Chrysler's Uconnect system that brings the web to your car or truck

Next Week our Annual Two Hour Corvette Special from Corvettes at Carlisle

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. August 23rd, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:GM AND TOYOTA HYBRID TEAM UP,PORSCHE GTS AND FIAT 500

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:35:25 -0400

W WW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

They are hybrid competitors. But could they become hybrid team mates? Is GM going to produce Prius Hybrids?

Thanks to stratoshereric gas prices we have seen a seismic segment shift in what vehicle buyers are looking for. What’s selling and what is sitting? We’ll have the details.

Could buying GM’s new plug in Volt. Give your wallet a nice charge?

We get an up close look at the Porsche Cayenne GTS. And get this it’s got a 6 speed Manual!

Plus a Fiat 500 SUV? Fords new Festiva gets closer to production and Maxima USA roll out.

And an "At the Wheel" review of the 2009 BMW M6 Convertible

All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Pod cast. June 7th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:SPY SHOTS, AUTOBAHN SLOW DOWN and SMART STRECH

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:16:59 -0400

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

Spy photos revealed what two companies had pictures of major vehicles that have not been introduced posted on the Web?

Shell ECO Challenge outstanding Mile Per Gallon Results and the Autobahn gets a speed limit... Can this be true?

First they stretched a Ferrari now its a Smart car! And In car Alcohol detectors they are being developed as we speak but we already drove one and will have a complete review.

All that and more on this midweek extra edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday April 19th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST: GM'S MAX VOLT, PRESS PR MESS and WRECKS FOR SALE

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:39:10 -0400

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les Jackson

GM goes for maximum Voltage. No expense spared and engineers working around the clock to bring their plug hybrid to market.

Jim Press PR Mess. Did the Japanese government pay for the development of the Prius or did Toyota foot the bill?

Why are more rebuilt wrecks entering the used car market.. And what should you be on the lookout for? Chris Basso of Carfax will be our guest.

And will Mercedes bring a turboed four cylinder C class to US showrooms with something called perceived performance

Plus a "At the wheel" reviews of the 2008 Saturn Astra XR and the Nissan Altima Coupe
All that and more on this edition of the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast.

http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday April 12th, 2008 from 10AM to12 Noon. Call in 1 877 977 6100

CRUISE CONTROL PODCAST:LUTZ'S EASTER EGG, GREEN CHRYSLERS and CHEAP AND CLEAN

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:00:09 -0500

WWW.CRUISECONTROLRADIO.COM On this hour of Cruise Control with Fred and Les

Will Congress come up with a Fuel Economy bill in the next month. We have news on one idea for a compromise.

What will Chrysler be showing at the upcoming Detroit auto show? We have details on some very green concepts. And why is one executive talking about Desoto's?

GM's Bob Lutz lays down the law. By next Easter GM will have a working prototype of the Chevrolet Volt plug in Hybrid

Nissan is trying to figure out why the new Sentra is not selling and what they can do about it...

And Cheap and Clean. According to the head of India's TATA his $2500 Car will be inexpensive and clean.

Plus an "At the Wheel" review of the 2008 Audi A6 S

All that and more on the Cruise Control Radio Pod cast. http://www.cruisecontrolradio.com/ for more information. Find out how to listen live on Saturday December 1st from 10AM to12 Noon Call in 1 877 977 6100