BREAKING: GM loves Detroit, will build Chevy Volt in the Motor City
Now, this is good news. Coming out of this week's UAW strike at GM, the papers are full of stories figuring out the details of what each side got. The short, short version is that GM got to pawn its health care obligations onto the union, and the union got GM to promise to try and keep jobs in the U.S. Well, guess what? GM's list of commitments for future models at domestic plants is out, and the Chevy Volt is nestled in there. It's destined for Hamtramck/Detroit. Specifically, courtesy of Automotive News (subs req'd), we have this (see also Crain's Detroit):
Detroit/Hamtramck, Mich. - Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS continue until 2010, Global Delta MPV7 beginning in 2009, Global Delta Volt beginning in 2010, Global Epsilon Chevrolet beginning in 2012.
So, starting in 2010, GM will build the Volt right in its hometown. At least, that's the story as of today. Bad news for Lordstown, good news for pretty much everyone else.
Gallery: Chevy Volt Concept
UPDATE: of course, we should mention that the contract still needs to be approved by the UAW.
[Source: Automotive News]
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Chris Johnston 7:34PM (12/22/2008)
When will the federal government lead the way by being the first to buy millions of the volt to change over the federal fleet,put Detroit back to work andhelp gain our energy independence?
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Bananas 9:12AM (10/01/2007)
I don't care where they biuld it, as long as they do! I also hope (but know it wont happen) that it looks close to the concept. I really like the furturistic "Hot Wheels" look of it. Very aggressive looking. I would buy one/lease one of the first ones if they keep it close to that.
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len simpson 10:44AM (10/01/2007)
Volt has healthy entrails,leprosy skin.
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Frank Mondi 7:07PM (10/03/2007)
If the large mutlinational corporations of THIS country (USA) produce this type on NON PETROLEUM based product and can with stand the storms from the World Based Petroleum Companies, the United States will corner the market and make TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS, BUT WILL YOU OR WILL YOU BEND TO THE GOD OF PETROLEUM????????????????
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