GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars - View Single Post - GM mulling leasing the plug-ion battery pack for the Volt?

Billyk · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2008, 08:29 AM

I don't agree with this concept that GM can't bring out the Volt and Toyota is holding back. It is possible today--yes today---you can have a vendor install a plug in hybrid battery pack for the Prius and Escape models at Hybrid-plus location in Boulder. What is holding things up is documented testing/research leading to warranty and of course price. Once the manufactures document the product meets stated standards--a legal necessity--a warranty will follow. Mass production will drop the price tag. Of course so can tax credits. There is no politician worth their re-election that will not support tax credits for this venture to make it cost effective for the Jane and Joe to purchase such a setup. Remember we are talking about today's vehicles fitted with the newest hybrid battery technology that can deliever over 100 mpg!

The former GM EV1 used a special high voltage charger where as today's plug in vehicles just need standard household outlet. A big difference. This country already has the infrastructure to support this move.