The authors (specifically, Ronnie Schreiber) that worked under Bertel also wrote multiple, glowing articles showering praise on Elio motors and basically secured them many of their preorders...

How accurate is that article?

As a 2014 Chevy Volt owner, it is far from Lemon.

Here are the most interesting Gen I volt stats (currently at 416K miles and still running strong) https://www.voltstats.net/Stats/Details/1579

Given Volt has a decent battery, I would bet an average volt will have a life time around 300K. Its has its shortcoming in terms passenger space and styling, but its a work horse!

if it is the 2010 article it was a bit ridiculous by bringing up every anti bailout reference possible to take away from a vehicle and comparing it to other cars when it was really a first of its kind; an EV with a REX.

I own a 2nd generation Volt and love it, never really cared for the styling or interior of the first generation but mostly because the range of the first attempt fell short of my needs. My current Volt solves both my problems, I have the ability to go all electric on my commute of 54 miles round trip if not 10 more in summer. I can go any long distance trip I want and not worry about being stranded or having to wait an hour or more for a recharge even 200 less miles.

https://dailykanban.com/2010/07/g-m-s-electric-lemon/

Wow, I remember this article at the time.. But what a profoundly even more misinformed article in retrospect. Looking at the Gen 2 Volt, the total sales numbers for both generations, the quality of the car, the fact that it put GM ahead in terms of many others R&D on battery vehicles... What a foolish article.

Very inaccurate. The 1st generation Volt has a reputation of having very high quality. Especially compared to other GM cars.

The 2nd generation it remains to be seen. Mine seems good so far.

I guess what I was implying is that he is not known for his professionalism. In fact he primarily known for his lack there of.