GM to Boost Volt PHEV Production Capacity by 50% in 2012

Published Aug. 3, 2010 at 7:25 p.m.
794718-gm-to-boost-volt-phev-production-capacity-by-50--in-2012 Photo: GMFrom 30,000 to 45,000 UnitsThanks to strong interest by the public, GM has decided to boost production of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid by 50% in 2012. This means that instead of making 30,000, they'll make 45,000 at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant. The company is probably hoping that it can improve the economics of the Volt by reaching economies of scale faster than initially planned, and it no doubt feels Nissan breathing down its neck with its cheaper LEAF el


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