I found this site about the new GM Volt
http://gm-volt.com/

They are looking at production in 2010. That's not that far out. I only hope that at some point down the line that their will be a conversion for the C4 to technology like this. I realize that it is probably just a pipe dream and I wouldn't do it as long as I have a working motor. But if I where to blow a motor then I would love options.

 

It would sure be nice to have alternatives to gasoline. E85 for example, is a joke and will only get more and more expensive as corn becomes used more often and so, more scarce. The huge spike of food costs in our society is partly due to the introduction of E85 in our marketplace.

I don't believe that there will ever be a conversion for the C4, or any Corvette to technology such as what's in the Volt. Should there ever come a time when the technology exists to do a conversion, which I doubt, it will be prohibitively expensive. Frankly, I don't believe that in 2010, they will have perfected this automotive electric technology. I believe it will be years from now before they get it right. Look at the hybrid and how long it took to get it to run properly. And if anyone has owned one for any length of time, knows that when they need new batteries, they better be prepared for sticker shock. Because they're in for thousands of dollars in replacement batteries. How expensive do you think it will be to replace the generator in this new Volt? A LOT!

The price or cost to drive a gasoline powered car, will be offset by the amount of money needed to purchase these high-tech replacement parts that are in the Volt. So what did you gain? Oooooh! I feel so much better knowing that I'm doing my part to conserve and not pollute. Well, put some money in my pocket. That's how I'll feel better. Screw Al Gore and screw global warming because it doesn't exist. Fatten up my wallet and I'll be a happy camper. The Volt is a good idea, but when breakdown occurs and it will, just like any car, repairing it will be COSTLY! And you'll be lucky if you can find a station to fix it.

You're driving late at night and see that you're about to run out of juice. You pull into the next available station only to learn that they have no electrical outlets. Oh well. Should have bought a real car. Maybe if these automakers had the technology to build a portable, renewable and easily carried, small "canister" type gizmo that will instantly recharge your motor when drained, then maybe this car would be okay. But there's no way that I'm ever going to purchase one of these cars that will strand you because it ran out of juice and the only way to get it going again is to plug it in. This car is good for the feel-good hippies who need to fell good about themselves. It's for the people who believe that Gore is a God sent from Heaven to steer us all into a path or righteousness. Sorry, but I'll stick with gasoline until they come up with a real plan for an alternatively powered car.

If you don't like what I had to say above, tough. That's why we have a 1st Amendment. And you know what, the 2nd Amendment is the best one of them all. Yes I have guns. Lots of them and carry one everywhere i go, even in my gasoline powered car.

Sorry, but I'm sick of some of the people on here who try to tell others what to say (not the moderators) and that they believe guns should be banned. Get a life. If you don't like it, you know where the border is. If the illegals can find it, you can too. Just look where they're coming from and head toward them.

(This post is NOT directed toward the author. I'm sure those reading this can figure out if it pertains to them).

 

 

Screw Al Gore and screw global warming because it doesn't exist.

If I were to buy one of these cars or a hybrid...have actually been giving it some thought. It wouldn't be to save a buck because I know the cost would be even at best over many years, maybe even cost more. It wouldn't be because of global warming, though I do believe it exists. It appears to happen (warm and cool) anyway. Pretty hard for anyone to swear it's because of my v-8 gas vehicles and not just a normal cycle. If I were to buy one it would be to stick it to the likes of OPEC.

 

I have no doubt that 'global warming' exists in some form. We know ice ages exist, why not the opposite? I just don't think we had anything to do with it.

Back on topic, I don't know much about the Volt. I just don't think the technology is there yet. Until the oil companies are forced to invest into other technologies, alternative fuels are not going to progress fast. There is still a lot of money to be made in oil, and they are going to squeeze every last penny out of it. And they should, they are a business.

I think the hydrogen fuel cell is the future. No emissions. The only thing holding it back is the infrastructure to support the cars. However, just like the oil industry, the auto industry is a business and they are going to design/sell vehicles that the general population wants. They are not going to shell out the money to set up the infrastructure for a technology that may not sell.

 

I am not concerned with global warming, I'll get all over it when China and India start to care. I would consider a Volt though as I drive about 15 miles per day and if I could do that without using ANY gas wahoo !

 

If this car comes to market with the specs suggested I would never have to pay one cent for gas. An over night charge would easily get me back and forth to work and maybe a couple of other runs. Giving up the Vette as a daily driver is a completely different issue.

Too me it's not about global warming it's more about keeping the oil money here and not sending it overseas. Even if that means more drilling in the US along with building more nuclear plants.

 

I don't drive far enough to worry about the 40 mile range so this little bastage would just about never need gas which would be absolutely fantastic.