Green Car Battles: Toyota and GM Jockeying for Pole Position in IP Licensing (Part 2 of 2)
The Volt can run on electricity alone, but requires lots of charging so who knows if such mileage results are remotely attainable for the average driver. The Volt’s range on electric-only propulsion is 40 miles when it is completely charged. Theoretically, you could get infinite mileage for as long as the battery pack has enough power.
I think that potential licensees and car buyers should be wary of such lofty projections and also consider the fact that the development time of the Volt was considerably shortened, while the Prius is tried and true and has been around for nearly a decade!
I am skeptical that the quality and reliability of the Volt will be adequate as its creation appears to be a knee-jerk reaction to the giant spike in gas prices. Unless the Volt ends up being bulletproof and achieves insane fuel economy, Toyota will likely be the victor in this fight.
Do you think the Volt will pan out? Please post your comments or contact me to discuss!
