Comments on: GM demonstrates working Sequel fuel cell prototype http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:43:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Scott Kempton http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267586 Scott Kempton Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:35:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267586 1c3d0g---so it weights 4700 pounds. What does YOUR research say the worlds first fuel cell-powered, luxury five passenger crossover SUV should weigh? 1c3d0g—so it weights 4700 pounds. What does YOUR research say the worlds first fuel cell-powered, luxury five passenger crossover SUV should weigh?

]]> By: Scott Kempton http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267585 Scott Kempton Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:26:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267585 This is unbelievable. You folks who are being so negative about this vehicle just astound me. Zan---propaganda? Do you seriously think GM would invest the money and engineering manpower in this car for the sake of propaganda? Do you LIKE $3/gallon gasoline? Assuming you don't, what do you think we should do about it? And who do you think has the money and engineering resources, not to mention clout in the marketplace, to pull off such a sweeping change in what powers our cars, not to mention the infrastructure to supply it? Have you considered that EVERY SINGLE vehicle EVER produced has run on fossil fuel? And wouldn't you rather have an American company lead the way to whatever's next, than the Japanese, the Germans, or the Korean's? And wouldn't it be nice to say that the very first car to be powered by a fuel cell was a Chevrolet? Or would you rather hear that "yeah, the first fuel cell car was a Toyota"? I guarantee that if that happens, you'll be the first one to rag on the American car companies for blowing that opportunity. So if the Sequel strikes you as nothing but propaganda from GM, what would YOU do about our reliance on foreign oil, and the price of gasoline? Hmmmm?? Geez dude---pull your head out. This is unbelievable. You folks who are being so negative about this vehicle just astound me.
Zan—propaganda? Do you seriously think GM would invest the money and engineering manpower in this car for the sake of propaganda? Do you LIKE $3/gallon gasoline? Assuming you don’t, what do you think we should do about it? And who do you think has the money and engineering resources, not to mention clout in the marketplace, to pull off such a sweeping change in what powers our cars, not to mention the infrastructure to supply it? Have you considered that EVERY SINGLE vehicle EVER produced has run on fossil fuel? And wouldn’t you rather have an American company lead the way to whatever’s next, than the Japanese, the Germans, or the Korean’s? And wouldn’t it be nice to say that the very first car to be powered by a fuel cell was a Chevrolet? Or would you rather hear that “yeah, the first fuel cell car was a Toyota”? I guarantee that if that happens, you’ll be the first one to rag on the American car companies for blowing that opportunity.
So if the Sequel strikes you as nothing but propaganda from GM, what would YOU do about our reliance on foreign oil, and the price of gasoline? Hmmmm?? Geez dude—pull your head out.

]]> By: Reno and Its Discontents»Blog Archive » Reno And Beyond: Cocktails All Around http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267574 Reno and Its Discontents»Blog Archive » Reno And Beyond: Cocktails All Around Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:41:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267574 [...] The billion dollar car! No lie, that’s how much research is behind it, at least that’s what the reporter on BBC American News said last night. [...] [...] The billion dollar car! No lie, that’s how much research is behind it, at least that’s what the reporter on BBC American News said last night. [...]

]]> By: John Landers http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267346 John Landers Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:26:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267346 This thing looks great! Put a V6 hybrid in it and build it today. This thing looks great! Put a V6 hybrid in it and build it today.

]]> By: FunkyPig http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267247 FunkyPig Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:58:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267247 I think the pictures are of the 2005 concept and not the latest version. Loved the comment about people complaining if GM cured cancer by Fatstrat... so true. I think the pictures are of the 2005 concept and not the latest version. Loved the comment about people complaining if GM cured cancer by Fatstrat… so true.

]]> By: Kenny W http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267187 Kenny W Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:29:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267187 I too find the weight of this vehicle to be a bit "excessive", but I think that overall this is nothing but good news. Unfortunately by the time these vehicles are ready from Honda/Chevy/BMW/et all, the gas stations to fuel them will still be years away. Without the help of either the gov't or a HUGE corporation (such as Wal Mart), or both, I don't see these taking off anytime soon. I too find the weight of this vehicle to be a bit “excessive”, but I think that overall this is nothing but good news. Unfortunately by the time these vehicles are ready from Honda/Chevy/BMW/et all, the gas stations to fuel them will still be years away. Without the help of either the gov’t or a HUGE corporation (such as Wal Mart), or both, I don’t see these taking off anytime soon.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267152 1c3d0g Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:39:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267152 4774 lbs? Lightweight? What the hell?!? Gheeez, even the old-school Blazer with the body on frame design is ~4300 lbs, just what in God's name did they make this vehicle from? :shock: 4774 lbs? Lightweight? What the hell?!? Gheeez, even the old-school Blazer with the body on frame design is ~4300 lbs, just what in God’s name did they make this vehicle from? :shock:

]]> By: Jim in LA http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267134 Jim in LA Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:02:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267134 this is fantastic news. each announcement like this separates us that much more from the terrorist-supporting savages we buy our oil from. this is fantastic news. each announcement like this separates us that much more from the terrorist-supporting savages we buy our oil from.

]]> By: Bonquisha Jackson http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267131 Bonquisha Jackson Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:58:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267131 I thought this was announced as a CHevrolet? I thought this was announced as a CHevrolet?

]]> By: spider http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267121 spider Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:33:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267121 hella tight design. they should build it, regardless of powertrain technology. this thing would smash Scion xBs. Schweet. hella tight design. they should build it, regardless of powertrain technology. this thing would smash Scion xBs. Schweet.

]]> By: Richard http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267114 Richard Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:02:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267114 zan and RustedEmpire, According to the article you will be able to buy it. This is what "will be sold as a Chevrolet" means. This is unmitigated good news. Fuel cells have promise of allowing pollution-free, greenhouse gas-free vehicles with nearly the same convenience as gasoline-powered cars. zan and RustedEmpire, According to the article you will be able to buy it. This is what “will be sold as a Chevrolet” means. This is unmitigated good news. Fuel cells have promise of allowing pollution-free, greenhouse gas-free vehicles with nearly the same convenience as gasoline-powered cars.

]]> By: Fatstrat http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267099 Fatstrat Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:28:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267099 Yup, bad mouth GM. GM could cure cancer you you guys would find a way to complain about it. FC refueling infrastructure is so far away the statement that Honda will have a vehicle on the market in 3 years doesnt matter either. Yup, bad mouth GM. GM could cure cancer you you guys would find a way to complain about it.
FC refueling infrastructure is so far away the statement that Honda will have a vehicle on the market in 3 years doesnt matter either.

]]> By: FunkyPig http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267082 FunkyPig Mon, 11 Sep 2006 13:21:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267082 So they say it will be sold, great... but when? Honda says it will have a FC car onsale in about 3 years, doubt they could beat that, but would be nice wouldn't it? So they say it will be sold, great… but when? Honda says it will have a FC car onsale in about 3 years, doubt they could beat that, but would be nice wouldn’t it?

]]> By: RustedEmpire http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267074 RustedEmpire Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:24:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267074 I absolutely agree with you I absolutely agree with you

]]> By: zan http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype.html#comment-267072 zan Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:05:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/09/11/gm-demonstrates-working-sequel-fuel-cell-prototype/#comment-267072 I am a bit tired of hearing about all these future vehicles that run on new fuels that nobody can buy. Yes yes its great that all of you are working on cars with alternative fuels, but its a little early to be claiming that your car is the best since its not a production car. This is just propaganda. The point of it is lost on me I am not going to buy a Chevy because they have better technology that I cant buy any more then I would buy a BMW becasue they said they will have a 7 series with a hydrogen engine. Its just silly I am a bit tired of hearing about all these future vehicles that run on new fuels that nobody can buy. Yes yes its great that all of you are working on cars with alternative fuels, but its a little early to be claiming that your car is the best since its not a production car.

This is just propaganda. The point of it is lost on me I am not going to buy a Chevy because they have better technology that I cant buy any more then I would buy a BMW becasue they said they will have a 7 series with a hydrogen engine.

Its just silly

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