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DETROIT – Being green-minded has its advantages in California, particularly for operators of the MY-2012 Chevrolet Volt electric car. California has authorized a $1,500 state rebate and will allow drivers to use the state’s carpool lanes while traveling solo.

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WARREN, MI – GM stated it conducted four successful crash tests between Dec. 9 and 21 with these structural changes in place.

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In a Chevrolet Volt webchat on Dec. 9, the energy integration engineer for General Motors Corp. gave some insights on how to get the most from your electric vehicle charge.

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DETROIT – GM plans to close its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant for four weeks in June to upgrade the facility’s capacity to produce Chevrolet Volt vehicles and prepare to assemble the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedan.

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"We're accelerating our launch plan to have Volts in all participating Chevrolet dealerships in every single state in the union by the end of this year," said Rick Scheidt, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet marketing.

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The automaker will invest $5 million in Powermat to help eliminate the need for charging cords. The Chevrolet Volt will be one of the first GM vehicles to offer this technology.

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“The Volt absolutely delivers on the promise of the vehicle concept as originally outlined by GM, combining the smooth, silent, efficient, low-emissions capability of an electric motor with the range and flexibility of an internal combustion engine,” said Angus MacKenzie, editor in chief of Motor Trend.

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GE said it will initially purchase 12,000 General Motors vehicles, beginning with the Chevrolet Volt in 2011, and will add other vehicles as manufacturers expand their electric vehicle portfolios.

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The Volt's MSRP will start at $41,000 ($33,500 net of the full federal tax credit, which ranges from $0-$7,500) including a destination freight charge of $720.

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The Volt’s comprehensive battery warranty covers all 161 battery components, 95 percent of which are designed and engineered by GM, in addition to the thermal management system, charging system and electric drive components.

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The first Volts available for retail sales will be sold in California, Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas and the New York City metropolitan area later this year.

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Cadillac is developing a sport sedan below the CTS. Buick plans a plug-in hybrid compact crossover. Chevy Volt expected to achieve triple-digit fuel economy.

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