GM Wants a $2.6 Billion Loan to Develop Volt and Spin-Offs
On top of the $8 billion they are already asking the US government for, GM is adding in a $2.6 billion loan request to develop the Volt and ...

GM is applying for the loan through the DOE loan program to develop fuel efficient vehicles. GM has already shown off a concept Cadillac Converj, which uses the Volt E-REV technology (Extended Range Electric Vehicle).
The auto team put together to review GM's plan for viability already stated the Volt was too expensive, which may put a damper on the loan application.