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Volt supporters hit back at criticism

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The taskforce stated that “while the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline fuelled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing costs in order to become commercially viable&#.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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needs over 100 battery cell manufacturing locations by 2035” to meet the projected EV demand. The impact of EVs on auto manufacturing and supplier jobs is harder to assess. employees engaged in motor vehicle parts manufacturing, about one-quarter—nearly 150,000—make components for internal combustion powertrains.”.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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While the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing cost in order to become commercially viable,” the task force noted in its recent assessment of GM’s restructuring plans. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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