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Chevrolet Volt (2016 model pictured) So, if any of our readers notice my name at the bottom of this article (hi, mom!), then odds are that I would be recognized for the amount that I like to write about electric vehicles. However, I have been plagued by one big problem: I had never actually been…

A Boy Scout from Clarkston, Michigan, Matthew Netherland, recently completed an Eagle Scout project that involved building homes for bats with Chevy Volt battery covers. While the idea sounds complex, it is green in more than one way—recycling parts for an electric vehicle to construct homes for animals. L to R: Rich Castle (Consumers Energy),…

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt A French group named Association Amperistes et Amis des Véhicules Rechargeable is trying to change General Motors’ mind, after the American automaker announced that the new 2016 Chevy Volt electric car will not be released in Europe. The group is making its voice heard with a change.org petition directed at GM,…

The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt are both popular choices in the green-car segment. Here’s a brief comparison of these models to help you decide which one would suit you best.  Go Green: Discover the unique qualities of the Chevy Volt Cost The starting MSRP of the 2019 Bolt…

Remarkably, the Chevy Express (and the GMC Savana) are not only the oldest GM products still on the road, but also the oldest vehicles period in the entire United States market. As such, the Chevy Express and its GMC sibling have seen a number of updates through the years. We now have the scoop on…

General Motors has announced that it will be making an investment of $449 million into the city it calls home in order to fund next-generation Volt production. The endowment will benefit both the Detroit-Hamtramck and Brownstone Battery Assembly plants, bolstering the automaker’s commitment to rebuilding the very city that was so vital in building it….

Jerry Seinfeld’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible In the latest installment of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfeld pulls out all of the stops for his guest Steve Harvey, showing up in a classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible. You can watch the whole thing here. Jerry had the good sense to choose the…

A 2016 Chevy Spark with Android Auto capability In the automotive arms race to better integrate smartphones and vehicles, Hyundai may have been able to claim “First!” by equipping (only) the 2015 Sonata with Android Auto, but a few hours later, Chevrolet loudly countered with “Most!” Today Chevy announced that for the 2016 model year,…

2021 Chevy Trailblazer Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is Chevy’s new entry-level small SUV. It slots right beside the Chevy Trax, but it has a few key differences from its older sibling. Here’s a look at their specs and features. Compact and Convenient: The 2021 Chevy Trax Photo: Chevrolet On the Trailblazer, you’ll…

If you’re in the market for a new Chevy performance car, you might be eyeing the 2019 Camaro and Corvette. Though these two models have some overlap, they also boast unique strengths to suit different needs. Here’s a brief comparison to help you determine which option would suit you best. Maintenance Reminder: Signs that it’s…

2015 Chevy Bolt EV concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show Today Chevrolet announced that it will reveal the 2017 Bolt EV on Wednesday, January 6th, at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The production model will premiere almost exactly one year after the Bolt concept made its 2015 debut in…

The LG Corporation will be providing much more for the Bolt than just battery cells Photo: notman05 Chevrolet first began partnering with the LG Corporation back in 2007, when the company supplied technology needed for the OnStar system and battery cells required for the first rendition of the Volt. In an effort to produce a…

Way back in June, General Motors decided that it wanted to be the first to provide a mainstream long-range electric vehicle, and so fast-tracked the development of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which is slated to reach 200 miles of range while keeping its MSRP at less than half that of certain other, less mainstream long-range…

I have said before that I love the Chevrolet Volt, and for a long time, it has reigned as king among the more affordable plug-in hybrids (I am setting aside the Porsche 918 Spyder from the discussion due to its huge price tag, despite how cool it is). With its 53-mile electric range, nobody really…

Chevy’s signature EV is struggling to find sales success in 2018 Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced that it would be increasing production of the Chevrolet Bolt EV by 20 percent to keep up with demand for the vehicle. However, it would seem that this demand is not currently present in the United States. After all,…

GM needs more Bolt EVs to keep up with global demand The rise of the Chevy Bolt has been both surprising and swift. It didn’t take long at all for the Bolt to overtake the Volt as Chevrolet’s signature EV. Indeed, the demand for the Chevrolet Bolt is so high that General Motors is reportedly…

When it comes to electrically-powered vehicles, for a while the top three best-selling vehicles have always been the same three—the Tesla Model S, the Chevy Volt, and the Nissan LEAF. However, with the Model S selling at a much higher price point than the other two, the Volt and the LEAF have always kind of…

The fact that electric vehicles are big in Colorado is not all that shocking Chevrolet’s fleet of electric vehicles is really catching on throughout the country. During the first half of 2017, Chevrolet sold 10,932 Volt vehicles, an 11.5% sales increase when compared to the first half of 2016. Chevy has also sold 7,592 of…

The Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid was among the passenger cars that GM… The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General… Well, folks, I am distraught. The time that I have dreaded since… If you have an upcoming wedding, it’s likely that making sure your… Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced that it…

The Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevy’s latest experiment in the realm of electric vehicles, will become available nationwide during the month of August. While the Bolt is certainly one of the most talked about vehicles on the market at the moment, drivers would be remiss not to remember Chevrolet’s iconic hybrid: the Chevrolet Volt. While the…

The Chevy Impala will mark its final day of production on Feb.… Chevrolet’s fleet of electric vehicles is really catching on throughout the country.… Chevrolet made headlines in Detroit at this year’s NAIAS with the reveal…

Will more Chinese buyers opt for the 1.5-liter direct injection engine or the 1.4-liter turbocharged motor? Photo: © General Motors When you consider the fact the Cruze sedan is Chevy’s bestselling vehicle globally, it only makes sense that General Motors would introduce the new version of the car to the largest automotive market in the…

2014 Volt Price Reduced by $5,000 In an effort to provide a jump to its premier plug-in, the 2014 Volt price was reduced by $5,000 starting with the 2014 model year. The move would lower the 2014 Volt’s price to $34,995 with shipping, which is a 12.5% decrease from last year’s model.  The move comes…

By July, you’ll be able to purchase a Chevy Spark EV in Maryland for just under $18,000 Chevrolet made headlines in Detroit at this year’s NAIAS with the reveal of the Bolt EV concept and the debut of the new 2016 Volt. Now, the automaker is capitalizing on all that electric energy with the announcement…

Chevrolet’s “Real People, Not Actors” ad campaign is premised on the idea of putting real people (not any actors, who despite their humanoid shape, are only pretending to be actual human beings) in unusual situations, some of which are more than a little uncomfortable. For the latest entry in the series, the bowtie brand channeled…

The Chevy Sonic’s luck may have just run out GM Canada recently confirmed that it plans to cut the Chevrolet Sonic from its lineup. At the same time this announcement was made, a representative from GM stated that the automaker remained committed to selling the Sonic in the U.S. However, a new report from The…

With the new and improved (and colorful!) 2016 Chevy Spark EV on its way to market, General Motors decided last month to lower the cost of 2015 Sparks. GM knocked almost $700 of the price, bringing the 2015 model’s MSRP down to $25,995. Even more enticing, the automaker lowered lease prices from $199 to just…

It’s no secret that pickup trucks have a special place in the hearts of the American car-buying public. As passenger car sales have drained away across the country, crossovers and trucks have become the kings of the automotive market, so much so that it led to automakers revolting against fuel efficiency and emissions regulations because…

While Honda historically performs well in the awards, its 2024 showing is genuinely remarkable… The used-car experts at Kelley Blue Book recently named the 2021 Buick… The rivalry between Ford and Jeep is at a full tilt with… The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… If your teen is in…

The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… If you head out to a dealership this summer expecting to get… Approximately a decade has passed since the financial crisis that helped fuel… New vehicle sales are projected to decline year-over-year during the majority of… Used cars are a great option for…

This latest adjustment is different than those that came before… According to MIT Technology Review’s Karen Hao, automated vehicles have three current… The pure-electric 2019 Chevy Bolt and the plug-in hybrid 2019 Chevy Volt… The Cadillac Escalade celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and has been a… As announcements continue to pop up about 2019 models,…

If you’ve been keeping up with Volkswagen lately, you’ll know that big… Volkswagen reported its November sales report, which includes impressive performances from the Atlas, Tiguan, Jetta, and e-Golf.… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… Just a week after the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI was awarded the… The Environmental…

The Chevrolet Bolt won a highly coveted spot in Consumer Reports’ Top… Electric car owners and motor speedways were treated to a feast of… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the… Carlos Ghosn has been adamant about rescuing…

Writing about green cars lately has made me feel like Grampa Simpson in The Simpson Movie. Things to Aspire to: The Chevy Volt’s engine made the Wards 10 Best Engines list EEPA! EEPA! Photo: ©20th Century Fox It is the beginning of a rough time for green cars, as the EPA head position has been…

The classic gas-powered Chevrolet Equinox is one of the bowtie brand’s most… To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, Chevrolet has unveiled one… The Chevrolet Blazer EV was recently revealed as the newest member of… The Chevy Volt may be gone from the automaker’s lineup, but it’s… The future of the car looks to…

Just in time for the holidays, the Nissan LEAF received a cute… The City of Lights just became a little bit brighter this Christmas… In February and March, Nissan got to put its smug face on… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… We have talked about advertisements of electric…

So, anyone who knows my writing (hi, mom!) knows that I just love electric cars – in fact, I even wrote a while back about my first time getting to drive the Chevy Volt, and how it was pretty great. Well, now I have been driving it around some more for a while, and it…