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Re:I went to production heaven by stcredzero on Wednesday December 13, 2017 @12:37PM (#15915776)
How accurate is that article?
Re:I went to production heaven by sremani on Wednesday December 13, 2017 @01:32PM (#15916261)
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!

Re:I went to production heaven by Shivetya on Wednesday December 13, 2017 @01:03PM (#15916018)
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/

Re:I went to production heaven by cmrdporcupine on Wednesday December 13, 2017 @09:10PM (#15919454)
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.
Re:I went to production heaven by cmrdporcupine on Wednesday December 13, 2017 @07:24PM (#15918978)
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.