GM Boosts Volt Production

May 19, 2011
In 2012, global production capacity is expected to be 60,000 vehicles with an estimated 45,000 to be delivered in the United States.

General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, where the Chevrolet Volt is produced, will close for four weeks beginning in June for planned upgrades to prepare for a significant increase in the rate of production, the company announced on May 19.

The Volt will be available to customers nationwide by the end of 2011, said Cristi Landy, director of Chevrolet Volt Marketing. By taking the time to reconfigure the plant, we will be better able to meet the tremendous consumer demand.

As a result of the plant upgrades, planned Volt and Ampera production capacity this year will increase to 16,000 units, including exports and a fleet of several hundred demonstration units sent to U.S. dealers. In 2012, global production capacity is expected to be 60,000 vehicles with an estimated 45,000 to be delivered in the United States.

During the four-week shutdown the plant will complete some pre-scheduled upgrades, including the installation of new tools, equipment and overhead conveyor systems throughout the facility. This will prepare the plant for 2012 Volt and Ampera production and continue work on projects in preparation to launch the 2013 Malibu next year. Production of the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will begin next year. The 2013 Malibu launch will be led by the Eco model, expected to achieve 38 miles per gallon on the highway.

The 2011 Volt, an electric vehicle offers a total driving range of 379 miles. For the first 35 miles, the Volt can drive gas- and tailpipe-free using a full charge of electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the Volts battery runs low, a gas-powered engine/generator seamlessly operates to extend the driving range another 344 miles on a full change.

It was launched in California, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will be available nationwide and in Europe, China and Canada by the end of this year.

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