Chevy Volt Should be a Transformer
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When automotive companies face high gas prices, and a restless public, they have to make some crazy decisions… GM has made the decision to focus its power on the Volt, one of those hybrid cars that uses gas and electricity, instead of their usual gas-guzzling pickup trucks and SUVs. Why would I be talking about the Volt, though? Because it is butt-ugly with a great, fresh interior. GM makes me believe there is either something to be had, or something to throw out about the Volt before it even comes out.
GM officially unveiled the Chevrolet Volt last week, and it seemed to me that they were serious about being environmentally friendly. Their product has the “green” factor, as well as a great look at technology.
The inside of the Volt car is simply jaw-dropping: a technological wonder; but it has a little bit of Transformer-robot design ugliness on the outside. The interior has a unique dashboard, though, with screens and displays that show… well speed, among other things. It’s center dash reminds me of a huge Apple Ipod, sans the scroll wheel. Ipod design died a long time ago.
Cars are different because of the way people think about them. Think to yourself: did you think about a car because of the way it drove, or because of how badass it looked on the road? BADASS! The Volt, unfortunately, will either complement how “green” you are, or it will show people how geeky you are. There is no badass factor for this new Chevy, I’m sorry to say. If you wanted to be a “green” badass, look into the Tesla Roadsters (Teslamotors.com). Or, if you wanted to be a true badass, try a Camero.
If you’re a true geek, or think this is a great way to save on oil, the Volt comes out in 2010 with a price tag estimated at $40,000. Check out the Volt a little bit more, thanks to MyRide.com:
As always, the official web site is at Chevrolet.com/electriccar.
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