This is critical for marketing if nothing else.Īnother thing I think we'll see tweaked by 2014 is aerodynamics. With proper tuning and development the Volt should get 40 mpg or greater in CS mode. DI will increase power, increase torque, eliminate the need for premium fuel, and provide greater fuel efficiency overall. If GM is going to market the car as "More car than electric", then it needs to perform as well or better than any compact car in the compact segment while driving in CS mode. I still think DI will be a must have in the next Gen Volt. Old thread but now might be a fun time top open up the speculation again since we have a peak at what 2012 will offer. Truck/Van: That would likely be the 3rd Voltec vehicle. With obvious suspension and handling changes of course. More Power (Volt SS): Possibly in the Gen 3 release, an option for a 150kw traction motor - possibly the same motor used in the EREV SUV/Crossover that was released the year before. I see fuel cell in the future, but probably not this decade. They're just not high enough demand in the case of diesel and not nearly advanced enough in the case of fuel cells. Otherwise, the cost of the option isn't worth it - it'll either cost so much very few will use it, or it won't make money if priced so it is useful.ĭiesel or Fuel Cell: Not at this time. Now, if it was an EREV Van (full size) or Silverado 2500, then an 'add a battery module' option makes sense. It just doesn't make sense for a large company to make this a factory option. Selectable range: Only aftermarket, IF GM allows it, and only if battery technology advances a lot. ( I want a longer range - I have a 53 mile round trip daily with no office charging). First thing will be to reduce battery weight. Probably not much - enough to get EPA to 50 miles max. Longer range: If battery power density is increased, you may see longer range. Probably the year a second voltec is released - maybe a small SUV (EREV Equinox?) I'm guessing battery redesign will save a couple $k and maybe luxury loss will bring base price near $35k before tax credit (but luxury loss may wait until 2014).įor 2014 I expect nothing. For this year they may reduce some of the luxury features to bring down price. I expect some body tweaks as well - maybe more back seat headroom & legroom, etc. With the redesigned battery we may get 5 passenger seating. I hope for (but don't expect) flexfuel.įor 2013 I expect a redesigned battery, probably a new range extender ICE (or at least major improvements - DI and/or Atkinson cycle, etc.). Hopefully an ICE enhancement (though still with the 1.4L). Lost a nice long post.įor 2012 I expect nothing to change - maybe some minor software tweaks. Gah, accidentally hit tab, then without thinking hit backspace to delete the tab from my word processor - oh cr*p I'm in FF not Word.
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