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Phil's Vid-Minute: The Chevy Volt is Still a Costly Mistake

POSTED BY: Philip E. Ross / Thu, July 29, 2010

IEEE Spectrum senior editor Philip E. Ross, feels vindicated by the high sticker price of the Chevy Volt.

Discussed in this video blog:

Loser: Why the Chevy Volt Will Fizzle

January 2010

Article: General Motors' Chevrolet Volt hybrid car is a courageous design, but it won't make money

Nissan's All-Electric Leaf Doesn't Stint on Performance

April 2010

Article: The Nissan Leaf is limited only by the range of its battery's charge

TAGS: Chevy Volt // GM // electric cars // plug-in hybrids

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