Volt Exciter
Lake County Chevy News: Volt Passes Cold Weather Test
It is a standard deal in the automotive community: put your car to the test in the most extreme of climates before you put it on the market and in the hands of paying customers. And the coming debut of the Chevrolet Volt is an especially important one; with eco-friendly drivers and fuel efficiency pundits crying out for electric fuel technology, the Volt’s launch will have to be perfect before the innovative new car reaches Lake County Chevrolet dealers. You know as well as I do; if Chevy messes this one up, the manufacturer is in for a world of hurt.
Why, the unsuspecting consumer asks? It’s simple, my friend. While the shift of the industry towards fuel efficiency was inevitable, manufacturers across the globe are taking huge risks in order to differentiate themselves from the competition. We have seen risks pay off – like Toyota’s investment in the industry-leading Prius – and we have seen those same risks self implode, as is clear with Toyota’s recent recalls of Prius models. Lake County Chevy dealers are crossing their fingers for the safe, smooth inception of the brand new Volt model, which will hopefully be hitting dealerships this year.
In terms of functionality, testing the new Volt out in all climates and terrains is a crucial step in getting it right. From GM’s perspective, the smooth inception of the Volt into global markets is not only crucial – it is completely necessary for the survival of the manufacturer’s business. Even your Lake County used car dealer will tell you about the falling loyalty and confidence in the Chevrolet brand, a fact made deathly clear in the government’s bailout of the Detroit “Big Three” contender. Still, your Lake County Chevrolet dealership understands that the Volt could be a huge step forward in winning back some of the customers lost over the recession.
In order to make absolutely sure the Volt is ready for production, GM announced during the Olympics that it shipped a fleet of test vehicles to the frigid tundra of Kapuskasing, a region about 500 miles to the northwest of Toronto. While they won’t have a chance to enjoy Volt sales for a few years, your Lake County used car dealer is excited to find out the results of the cold weather testing because they could mean the difference between an on-time production of Chevy’s first electric vehicle and a stall in its launch.
For Lake County Chevy drivers, the future hangs in the balance. The temperatures in Kapuskasing were a freezing 23-degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the testing. The Volt is also fresh off of testing in Death Valley, where temperatures reach around 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Not exactly your ideal vacation spot, but a far cry from the temperatures cursing the majority of the country.
We are confident that the Volt will make it past the temperature testing and onto U.S. showroom floors before the end of the year, but you can never be too sure after the events of the past few years.
About the Author
Paul Creel is a blogger and auto enthusiast who focuses on the future of the automotive industry. His article features information on a Lake County used car dealer for Lake County Chevy drivers.
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