http://gas2.org/2015/09/16/chevy-bolt-another-ev-from-gm-will-go-to-europe/ Chevy Bolt & Another EV From GM Will Go To Europe September 16th, 2015 by Zachary Shahan
[images http://gas2.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-Chevrolet-BoltEV-Concept-exterior-004-1024x681.jpg 2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept all electric vehicle – Exterior http://gas2.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-Chevrolet-BoltEV-Concept-exterior-003-1024x681.jpg 2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept all electric vehicle – glass ro http://gas2.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-Chevrolet-BoltEV-Concept-exterior-001-1024x681.jpg 2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept all electric vehicle – front ex 2015 Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept all electric vehicle – rear ext ] News from the Frankfurt Motor Show from GM is that the highly anticipated, long-range and affordable Chevy Bolt will also be sold in Europe under the Opel brand. Surprisingly, though, the report is that there will be no right-hand drive model sold in the UK. Considering that the UK has become one of the largest electric car markets in Europe (seeing a huge jump in 2015), it is quite surprising and disappointing to hear that the Bolt won’t live there. On the other hand, if GM is only planning on producing 30,000 Bolts a year, given the concept car’s impressive specs, it’s hard to imagine a lot of supply being left over for Europe. On the bottom of the Autocar article that mentioned to “no Bolt for U…K” news, the writer included some interesting tidbits about the concept Bolt, some of which I don’t recall seeing (h/t to bro1999 [ http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?196714-Bolt-EV-will-be-sold-in-Europe...but-NO-right-hand-drive ] on the GM-Volt forum): The concept version of the Bolt EV has operating modes configured for different driving styles, such as daily commuting or weekend cruising. The modes adjust accelerator pedal mapping, vehicle ride height and suspension tuning. The Bolt EV concept is also designed to support DC fast charging – although there’s no word on how long charging takes. The concept features a 10.0in touchscreen on the dashboard. It can be paired with a smartphone with the concept Bolt EV Connect app, which is designed to allow a smartphone to perform as the key fob, allow drivers to offer and accept ride sharing and park the car autonomously. Perhaps more interesting than any of the above, though, is a statement [ http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-frankfurt-motor-show/vauxhall-ramps-product-offensive-new-suv-and-electric ] from GM CEO Mary Barra that another electric vehicle will be launched in Europe as well (not based on the Bolt platform). Hmm… more info? Nope, not really — we don’t even know if she means fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric. Still, though, that’s good news… if not all that surprising given European regulations. Look at how many plug-ins BMW, Volkswagen, Audi (which is admittedly part of Volkswagen) and other European automakers are unveiling. [© gas2.org] ... http://cleantechnica.com/2015/09/17/chevy-bolt-another-ev-will-sell-in-europe/ Chevy Bolt & Another New GM EV Will Sell In Europe September 17th, 2015 by Zachary Shahan http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/09/opel-vauxhall-to-introduce-second-ev-alongside-chevrolet-bolt/ Opel-Vauxhall To Introduce Second EV Alongside Chevrolet Bolt by Sean Szymkowski — Sep 17, 2015 The final bits of information are trickling from the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, with the latest news being the confirmation of an unnamed electric vehicle for Opel-Vauxhall by 2020, according to AutoCar. The news comes from an interview with General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, but she wouldn’t delve into many specifics on the EV, merely saying it will be in addition to the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. It had already been confirmed the 2016 Chevrolet Volt would not translate into a new Opel Ampera. The Chevrolet Bolt is expected to be built alongside an Opel sibling at the Orion assembly plant in 2017. If we had to take a stab at what the unnamed EV could be, it may rest somewhere in the all-new vehicle program also confirmed for the Orion assembly plant, which GM has invest $245 million for. Rumors suggest the program is for an all-new compact Cadillac crossover, and it’s quite possible the crossover features plug-in technology. Depending on the platform and technology, the basis of a new plug-in Cadillac crossover could translate well into the European market that is crossover crazy right now. [© gmauthority.com] http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-detroit-motor-show/chevrolet-bolt-electric-vehicle-wont-be-sold-uk GM 200mi EV won't be sold in the UK 15 September 2015 ... http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1100085_u-k-to-miss-out-on-200-mile-chevy-bolt-ev-gms-electric-car-for-everyone U.K. To Miss Out On 200-Mile Chevy Bolt EV, GM's 'Electric Car For Everyone'? 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