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

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

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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

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April 2010

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