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martinjlm · #6 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bwilson4web

development has moved ahead rapidly with a test mule hitting the track

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Originally Posted by tbaleno

It will be interesting to see what the volt looks like for production. Has anyone taken any pictures of the few that are being tested on the streets of detroit?

I've talked to a few non hybrid people and they said if the volt looks like the concept and does what gm says it will then they will buy one in a heart beat.

I think if GM lives up to promiseses that it could outsell prius by at least 2 to 1 if GM could keep up with demand.

In the industry, the definition of a test mule is a current production vehicle mocked up to simulate characteristics of a product in development. If a Volt mule pulled up next to you, you wouldn't know it. Until you realized "Hey! I didn't hear the engine running!". Then you'd probably assume it was a Malibu Hybrid or an Aura Hybrid.

Now having said that, there is a website that has a spyshot of one of the mules in testing at the Milford Proving Grounds. Pretty much backs up what I just said.

Peace,

Martin