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12-03-2009, 06:26 PM
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For what seems like the 100th time, Chevrolet was once again showing off its new Volt plug-in hybrid at the LA Auto Show, but what made this time special was an announcement about when the car will launch. Chevy has said the Volt will go on sale in late 2010, starting in California and expanding to other markets after that.
"It is natural that California is the lead market for Volt. Not only is it the largest automotive market, Californians are known to be leaders in adopting groundbreaking new technologies," said Brent Dewar, Chevy Brand VP.
Initially 100 vehicles will be delivered for fleet use to three California utilities: Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Chevrolet plans to use its OnStar system to monitor the vehicles and get driver feedback.
As a part of the program, the three utilities have pledged to build 500 charging stations.
More: LA 2009: First Chevy Volts to Hit the Road in California, Starting Late Next Year (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/12/la-2009-first-chevy-volts-to-hit-the-road-in-california-starting-late-next-year.html) on AutoGuide.com
For what seems like the 100th time, Chevrolet was once again showing off its new Volt plug-in hybrid at the LA Auto Show, but what made this time special was an announcement about when the car will launch. Chevy has said the Volt will go on sale in late 2010, starting in California and expanding to other markets after that.
"It is natural that California is the lead market for Volt. Not only is it the largest automotive market, Californians are known to be leaders in adopting groundbreaking new technologies," said Brent Dewar, Chevy Brand VP.
Initially 100 vehicles will be delivered for fleet use to three California utilities: Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Chevrolet plans to use its OnStar system to monitor the vehicles and get driver feedback.
As a part of the program, the three utilities have pledged to build 500 charging stations.
More: LA 2009: First Chevy Volts to Hit the Road in California, Starting Late Next Year (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/12/la-2009-first-chevy-volts-to-hit-the-road-in-california-starting-late-next-year.html) on AutoGuide.com