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3:32	Tony Posawatz - Thanks for joining us today. Felix Kramer of California Cars Initiative is here with us. Apologies for the rescheduling. The Volt program is always exciting. Let's get to some of your questions.

3:33	felixkramer - I'm glad to be here. This is a very exciting time as we approach the time when we'll see plug-in cars from automakers on the road.

3:36

Phil Colley -

Sorry folks, we're having a few technical difficulties with pushing the questions through - apologies. We'll have this fixed soon.

3:38	[Comment From Aldo ] Hi Mr. Posawatz. I will be buying a Volt and wanted to know if an extension cord could be used to increase the reach for recharging, or if we are going to be limited to the length of the cord that comes with the car. Thanks!

3:40

Tony Posawatz - The EVSE or charge cord will be about 25 feet and designed to all relevant codes. We do not recommend extension cords but rather that when you have your home inspection, you reposition your outlet/charging station approproiately.

3:40

[Comment From Sue ]
Currently there seem to be a small group of fans and haters who have been having an active conversation about the Volt online...but they don't represent mainstreet. Where will the transitional entry point occur for 'ordinary' consumers who get excited about the Volt's technology and future vision for how we drive get communicated...and who are these people who will be better equipped at conveying the message in a more mainstream missionary manner? And won't that be the true tipping point of consumers "getting it"?

3:41

felixkramer - We're still having some technical problems. I think the Volt is designed for broad acceptance, not small market niches.

3:43	[Comment From Reg from Canada ] Do you expect to see the volt rolled out to Canada, specifically Vancouver which just signed deals to test the mitusbishi imiev and the nissan leaf? Also, what can we expect to be the price point for the car in CDN dollars?

3:44	felixkramer - Ontario is going to have a $10,000 credit for new plug-in vehicles, which should help (een more than the $7,500 in U.S.)

3:44	Tony Posawatz - Yes, the Volt is coming to Canada - first for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Pricing is still a ways off. Perhaps the Canadian government can provide some support as the US government has.

3:45	[Comment From efrenalpizar ] How is the development drive going on the volt ?

3:47

Tony Posawatz - We've just returned from a six-state tour this week, logging close to 1,200 miles on each prototype Volt. The vehicles show great promise for the future. Much work is still to be done to make them perfect for next year's launch. The Volts did conquer the hills of West Virginia and other interesting obstacles.

3:47	[Comment From Frank ] hey guys. thanks so much for doing this. can you tell us a little about the focus of your panel "The Consumer: Who, When and Why?". thanks.

3:49

felixkramer - The panel will talk about how we get to this point, what we consumers expect, how to ensure successful commercialization, and where to go next--in CalCars' case, to also raise the opportunities for gas-guzzler conversions. SEMA is involved (the after-market industry trade association), so it should be interesting!

3:50	Tony Posawatz - We have talked about vehicle and infrastructure readiness. Now we need to talk about customer readinesness. Our diverse panel will touch on everything from education to expectations.

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