President Barack Obama looks over the new Chevy Volt last week during a tour of the GM plant in Hamtramck, Mich. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / The Associated Press)
GM hikes production capacity for Volt
General Motors said last week that it is boosting production capacity for its new Chevrolet Volt due to strong public interest in the electric car that goes on sale this year. GM will now have a production capacity of 45,000 vehicles in 2012, up from previous plans for 30,000 vehicles. The automaker made the announcement as President Barack Obama toured the Volt production facility in Detroit. The Volt, priced at $41,000, can go 340 miles on a single battery charge, according to GM.
--The Associated Press
The Tango, from Spokane, didn't meet the 100 mpg minimum in the X Prize competition. (Tango)
Spokane's Tango out of X Prize running
Spokane's electric car, the Tango, was eliminated from the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize competition last week. The Tango was knocked out by failing to hit efficiency and driving-range marks. The competition will award $10 million in prize money to a group of vehicles that get at least 100 mpg.
--The Associated Press
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