General Motors said that thanks to strong public interest in the Chevrolet Volt, the 340-mile extended range electric vehicle, it will increase U.S. production capacity of the groundbreaking new car by 50 percent, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012.
The expanded U.S. production capacity is the latest in a series of positive developments for the Chevrolet Volt. Recently participating Chevrolet dealers in launch markets began taking customer orders for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, following the release of retail and lease pricing. The brand also announced unprecedented battery and vehicle limited warranties to bring value and peace of mind to Volt customers.