Why Lutz is Electrified by the Volt

I was there

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Bob Lutz stands with the Chevrolet Volt electric concept
NAIAS, 2007

"....We want people to get more out of this car than just a vehicle with a 40 mile electric range. We want them to have genuine fun with it, pride in ownership and the feeling that their sort of owning and driving a technological masterpiece-which this truly is."
Bob Lutz, GM Vice President of Global Product Development


Bob Lutz, GM’s Vice Chairman of Global Product Development, gives a brief behind-the-scenes history of the Chevrolet Volt and describes the technical and design elements that make the Volt so revolutionary. Beginning with the Volt concept that was introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Bob explains why the Volt spent so many hours in wind tunnel testing, resulting in a radically different shaped production vehicle.

The carefully shaped aerodynamic exterior features of the Volt are pointed out and their purpose is explained. Bob also presents the Volt's final interior features.


Design North, Volt Studio
GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, 2008
Video Courtesy of General Motors Corporation



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