Volt Hype Encourages GM to Produce More Cars

We know that customers of Jerry’s Chevrolet, serving Fort Worth Chevrolet customers, are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Chevrolet Volt later this year, but it seems as though GM is also expecting the car to be a hit and making changes to anticipate customer demand.

General Motors announced in the beginning of the month that due to strong public interest in the car, they would be increasing U.S. production of the car by 50 percent in 2012. They had planned to produce 30,000 vehicles and will now produce 45,000.

Since the announcement of the Chevy Volt, each additional detail released has added consumer interest. Chevy recently released a few facts that make this car the only car of its kind. The Volt has a total driving range of about 340 miles and is powered by electricity at all times, making it unlike any other car. For up to the first 40 miles, the length of a typical commute, the vehicle drives gas- and tailpipe-emissions-free using electricity from its battery. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas-powered, engine/generator operates to extend the driving range another 300 miles on a full tank.

“The Chevrolet Volt provides drivers with the latest technology, outstanding innovation, and something no other electric vehicle can provide – peace of mind,” said Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., GM Chairman and CEO.

Chevy dealers began taking customer orders for the Volt in the beginning of the month and have found that more than 25,000 people have joined the Chevrolet Volt enthusiast in recent weeks due to the increase in attention that the car is receiving. The car was originally planned to launch initially in just three U.S. markets, but due to consumer interest, has been raised to seven markets.

The car will not only be great for the environment, but its production is good for the economy. Production of the Volt has increased employment for both Chevy and additional suppliers. The car’s batter cell supplier LG Chem/Compact Power Inc. added 400 jobs to aid in production just this month.

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt will be arriving at our Fort Worth Chevy dealership later this year. For more information, you can visit Jerry Chevrolet’s website for more information: http://www.jerryschevytexas.com.