Keynote at CES 2015 by GM CEO Mary Barra, nothing new here

[mitchev]

Clipped from TheVerge live coverage of CES:
https://live.theverge.com/live-gm-ces-2016/

Jordan Golson 1:10:58 PM PST

It's Bolt time!
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Jordan Golson 1:11:20 PM PST


The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is looking slick in silver.
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Jordan Golson 1:11:30 PM PST


200 mile range, around $30,000 after tax incentives.
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Chris Welch 1:11:36 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:11:44 PM PST


"Truly the first EV that cracks the code of long-range at an affordable price."
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Chris Welch 1:12:25 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:12:26 PM PST


"We believe stronger in the dealer model," says Mary. Take that Elon!
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Chris Welch 1:12:36 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:12:42 PM PST


Bolt customers never have to worry about driving to another state to service or buy a vehicle. Take that, Elon!
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Chris Welch 1:13:03 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:13:32 PM PST


There's a completely flat interior floor, thanks to batteries stored in the base of the chassis.
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Jordan Golson 1:13:49 PM PST


With a DC fast-charging system, the battery can charge to 80% of capacity in 60 minutes.
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Jordan Golson 1:14:22 PM PST


Will allow single-occupant use of California's HOV lanes! That means the lanes will fill up even more than they already are.
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Chris Welch 1:14:30 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:14:49 PM PST


The nav system can estimate EV optimized routes, to find the most efficient and not just the fastest way to get there.
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Jordan Golson 1:15:02 PM PST


The interior really does look good.
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Chris Welch 1:15:06 PM PST

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Chris Welch 1:15:45 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:15:54 PM PST


There's a special rear camera that streams to the rearview mirror.
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Chris Welch 1:15:55 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:16:49 PM PST


VW must be pissed. That e-Golf Touch concept that was shown off yesterday is here today on GM's stage.
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Chris Welch 1:16:57 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:17:00 PM PST


It's the first EV to offer CarPlay and Android Auto. Take that, Elon!
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Chris Welch 1:17:55 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:18:19 PM PST


You have to feel that the Bolt is the grand finale of Bob Lutz's GM legacy.
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Jordan Golson 1:18:31 PM PST


Bolt will let drivers compete with their friends to see who drives the most efficiently.
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Chris Welch 1:18:49 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:19:21 PM PST


The average price for a new vehicle in the US is $33,800. After maximized government incentives, the Bolt will cost around $30,000 (albeit for a relatively small hatchback).
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Chris Welch 1:19:57 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:19:57 PM PST


"We see the Bolt EV as more than just a car. It's an upgradable platform for new technologies."
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Jordan Golson 1:20:20 PM PST


The Bolt EV will go into production this year. It will be available for testing my CES attendees today.
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Chris Welch 1:20:44 PM PST

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Chris Welch 1:21:02 PM PST

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Jordan Golson 1:21:09 PM PST


We'll have much more on the Bolt, but for now Mary is done. Mic dropped. Take that, Elon!

 

[michael]

Superficially looks good, but the real details are what matter....

Range?
Battery thermal management system?
How hard is the battery stressed (range of SOC used?)
Is the heater resistive or heat pump?

What do you get for the base price? How much when it's loaded with options?
When can I actually walk into a dealer and drive one away?

 

[mitchev]

All good questions, and we don't know yet, I'm not sure if details like that will emerge from up close and personal interviews with GM executives in coming days, or if we'll have to wait months until we're closer to launch

 

[E365]

Motor Trend says more details will be released at the NAIAS in Detroit next week.

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-chevrolet-bolt-ev-first-drive-review/