Chevy Volt powertrain being considered for Chevrolet Orlando

While General Motors prepares for the launch of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt for Nov. 2010, the automaker is already studying where else it could apply the hybrid-electric technology in its product lineup. According to Jon Lauckner, GM’s vice president of global program management, one place might be the new Chevrolet Orlando seven-passenger crossover.

Lauckner said that while GM has no definite plans to use the Volt technology in the Orlando, but noted that the Orlando will be built on...
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Anthony - 1/19/2009 4:05:24 PM

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Are they finished with the Volt powertrain yet? Putting all your eggs into one basket is a gamble, GM. Especially when that basket was lent to you by taxpaying citizens of America.

NItePhire - 1/19/2009 4:29:06 PM

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I think that this makes alot of sense for them since they are in need to spread the cost of the power train around and reduce cost of the Volt and other EV's later on. They would be wise to place the power train option in every small to midsize car they make.

cococo - 1/19/2009 7:44:18 PM

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Ah, yes. The Chevy Orlando. Next up: the Cadillac Cincinnati.

XYZZ - 1/20/2009 6:31:38 AM

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lol! followed by the Buick Buffalo. then the Pontiac Poughkeepsi. what's with chevy coming up with new names so often? is the memory of old lemons (e.g. Cadaverlier) so sour, they GOTTA GET DUMPED and new names used?