Looks like the BMW i3
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone-------- Original message --------From: brucedp5 via EV <[email protected]> Date: 12/7/2015 2:22 AM (GMT-06:00) To: [email protected] Subject: [EVDL] EVLN: 2017 Chevy 200mi Production EV Spied Before 2016 CES Reveal 'Is anyone worried about the curb appeal of EVs?' http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1101216_2017-chevrolet-bolt-ev-production-car-spied-before-2016-ces-reveal 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Production Car Spied Before 2016 CES Reveal Dec 1, 2015 Marty Padgett [images http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/chevrolet_100536991_l.jpg http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/chevrolet_100536987_l.jpg http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/chevrolet-bolt-ev-concept_100515752_m.jpg Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/chevrolet-bolt-ev-concept-2015-detroit-auto-show_100496971_m.jpg Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept, 2015 Detroit Auto Show ] These are the first photos of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car. The long-awaited, pure electric descendant of GM's EV1--and a cousin of the new Chevrolet Volt, or at least a close-sounding relative--the Bolt will go into production next year with an anticipated all-electric driving range of 200 miles. GM also has said the base price of the Bolt will be about $30,000, after federal incentives. Chevrolet also says it plans to sell the Bolt in each of the 50 states, a marked difference from other electric vehicles built largely as "compliance cars"--vehicles sold only in enough volume to meet strict emissions rules. The Bolt was shown as a surprise concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, and has since been undergoing final development. The most substantial change appears to be at the side and rear, where the Bolt adopts some of the gloss-black trim applied to the last-generation Volt--but also, at the rear pillar, where it adopts a floating-canopy look like the one on the current Nissan Murano and Lexus RX. It's expected the rather wild concept-car interior will be toned down for production--but to what degree remains an unknown, since our spies weren't able to get interior photos. Recently, the Bolt's production-version reveal had been all but confirmed for the upcoming 2016 CES, to be held the first week of January, in Las Vegas. The Bolt's drivetrain is expected to generate 200 miles of driving range--but also, considerable interest. Its maker, LG Chem, won't just be shipping battery packs to GM; the battery supplier is also in charge of sending the rest of the powertrain, including the electric-drive motor, onboard charger, instrument cluster, infotainment system, and other components. [© greencarreports.com] http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/1/9828344/chevrolet-bolt-electric-spy-photos Chevy's all-electric 2017 Bolt spied ahead of January debut December 1, 2015 Chris Ziegler [image https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/aw3ZipYn6E5ZeFIs5C87r4nKycs=/0x234:2250x1500/1600x900/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47777763/bolt-001-copy-1.0.0.jpg ] Autoblog appears to have scored a few spy photos of the upcoming Chevy Bolt, GM's first high-range electric car — a vehicle that promises over 200 miles on a charge for around $30,000. That stands to make it the first practical, affordable EV on the market when it launches in late 2016 after a CES debut this January. A lot of the concept Bolt's styling carries over, but as Autoblog notes, there's an element of BMW i3 here, too, especially toward the back. Overall, the car falls in line with Chevrolet's current design language, borrowing bits of the Impala, Malibu, and the 2016 Volt that just recently went on sale. The Bolt won't be a particularly large car, but it could still woo a few families thanks to its utilitarian hatchback design (and that 200-mile range is critical if GM hopes to sell this as the only car a family needs). The Bolt will be trying to steal thunder from the Tesla Model 3 next year, which is expected to be shown in March but won't likely launch in production until 2017 — and, if the Model S and X are any indication, supply could be constrained, particularly in the car's early days. Between the Bolt and the Model 3, automakers appear to be on the cusp of ushering in an era of usable, real-world EVs that normal people can actually afford; they may not have the insane 0-60 times of a Model S P90D, but ubiquity is arguably the EV industry's next major challenge. [© theverge.com] ... http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2017-chevrolet-bolt-ev-spied-undisguised-news Dec 2015 ... the Bolt will share some of its underpinnings with the Sonic, expect the Bolt to be pitched as a crossover, which could explain why the prototype here has subtle roof rails and black fender trim. The crossover proportions (à la Ford C-Max) also could help mask any extra height that might have been required to package the batteries ... The design appears to ditch much of the Bolt concept’s Honda Fit–like styling in favor of a look that seems equal parts 2016 Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3. Notable elements include a visually floating roof, a large front-quarter window, and a BMW-like pinch of sheetmetal that strikes through the door handles before terminating at the taillamps ... GM will source from supplier LG Chem. Expect an energy capacity of at least 50 kWh, which could enable real-world range of 200 miles ... ... http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/12/breaking-2017-chevrolet-bolt-ev-spied-completely-uncloaked/ Breaking: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Spied Completely Uncloaked Dec 1, 2015 ... The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will debut at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this January before making its auto show circuit debut, likely at the 2016 North American International Auto Show http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/substance-over-style-is-the-chevy-bolt-ev-the-next-prius.html/?a=viewall Substance Over Style: Is the Chevy Bolt EV the Next Prius? December 04, 2015 Is anyone worried about the curb appeal of electric vehicles? We can see the Nissan Leaf or Mercedes B-Class working on some level for the mass market, but ... 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