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Old 12-05-2011, 02:09 PM
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12-5 WSJ:

" A break in a coolant line caused coolant to leak onto wiring in the battery, says GM. After time, the coolant crystalized, causing a short. GM is working on a fix to the battery that could be retrofitted onto the 6,000 volts on the road. "

From the same article:

Volt: $41,000 starting price (less $7,500 government tax incentive ) @ 95 mpg on electricity for 35 miles and 40 mpg when the engine is running:

Chevy Cruze: $16,720 base price @ 42 mpg
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