GM to show next E-Flex vehicle in Frankfurt

The good folks at Winding Road are reporting on a statement made by Bob Lutz at last week's NY Auto Show about the follow-on to the Chevy Volt concept.

Another E-Flex vehicle (a battery powered vehicle with a supplementary engine/power source to extend range) will be shown at the Frankfurt show in September, likely badged as an Opel.

Expect this E-Flex to use a biodiesel engine as the 'range extender' and to have a unique body to that of the Volt.

GM still plans on putting an E-Flex powered vehicle into production in 2010 - barring any unforeseen problems getting the Li-Ion battery technology scaled up to allow electric-only operation for 30-40 miles.

See the video of the interview at:

Winding Road: Bob Lutz - New Volt-based Concept will Debut in Frankfurt