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Detroit Auto Show: Will the Volt generate new EPA regulations and ratings?

While the Chevy Volt continues to reap industry praise, some insiders at GM are contemplating the "ifs" should this vehicle come to market. While at the Detroit Auto Show, I was talking to three key GM product planners and asked about potential emissions regulations for the Volt. "Technically, the Volt's E-flex 3-cylinder ICE is like a remote generator," I suggested. "Wouldn't it have to follow the same EPA regulations as a Honda generator or irrigation pump on a farm?" "It's an issue that needs addressing," said one of the planners. "Isn't ... Read more →

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