from Engadget by Darren Murph
Tossing out the idea of renting / leasing the
battery of an
electric car isn't exactly
revolutionary, but it sounds like
GM may be hitching a ride on the ever-growing bandwagon. Reportedly, the firm is mulling the idea of allowing Chevy
Volt buyers to "rent the vehicle's battery as a way of pricing the automobile at a comparable level to a traditional, petrol-driven family [motorcar]." Apparently, GM is hoping to get ten years of life from the battery packs and to price the Volt like a "traditional mid-market car." Notably, no further information regarding potential contracts or sales strategies were divulged, but considering the launch date for this sucka is just
around the corner, we're sure relevant decisions will be made soon enough.
[Via
AutoblogGreen]
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