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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

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Besides the heavy batteries, EVs have gained weight because they are over-engineered for safety, according to experts. "No There is over-engineering, and it's being done to ensure that if something does go wrong that lives won't be in jeopardy." Image: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. General Motors has sought $10.3

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