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I could do without the music. I think they changed the rake angle of the side windows, which will kill it's looks.

http://vimeo.com/l:embed_867209

http://www.vimeo.com/867209/l:embed_867209

Hi Rex:

___I did not think this was news worthy this morning but a short description made a lot of sense …

GM Testing Volt's Battery, iPhone-like Dash on Track to 2010. (http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/4257460.html)
The Volt's aerodynamics are even more important for fuel economy to than weight. "This vehicle spent more time on our wind tunnel than any current project GM," Weber said. His modeling indicates that 200 pounds saved by expensive lightweight components would give the Volt just two or three extra miles of EV range. So the plug-in won't use flashy carbon-fiber fenders, magnesium structural braces or polycarbonate windows, but an updated aero profile from the original concept's sheet metal.

In the design studio, E-Flex design director Bob Boniface showed us the production car's corners. The front end is very smooth and rounded, kind of like a Honda Civic, while the rear take cues from the Toyota Prius with its high, hatchback trunk. But the rear deck spoiler is much larger, and the taillamps look very similar to the concept. The overall shape, which was covered by a red sheet in the studio, looked to have a very Prius-like profile. In other words, the proportions and overall style of the Volt probably won't look much like the concept.

___Lyle Dennis does have an inside track given GM probably gives him the goods before anyone else for his site dedicated to the Volt but that model doesn’t match up with PM’s descriptions?

___Good Luck

___Wayne