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greenrail · 11-25-2010, 10:10 AM

Sorry, I have to disagree. The VOLT is a game changer. Today's Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Volt will have an EPA Rating of 60 MPG overall, which is higher than the Prius. The Nissan Leaf is rated at 73 MPG equivalent overall.

Not too shabby GM! Time to kick some competition butt!

What I feel we need to understand is that this is a glimpse into our motoring future. Like I have said before, this change is inevitable. Even Porsche and Audi are cracking into the High Performancee Hybrid game. It will be a matter of time, before we, whether we like it or not, will be looking inthis direction. That's why Porsche ran their new ALMS Hybrid car at Road Atlanta this fall.

Now, don't get me wrong, I am tickled to death with my Camaro. I like high performance automobiles. That's why I have a 300C for a daily driver. But the future is going to be significantly different than today.

Actually, think about it a bit. Having a hot car that gets 50-60 MPG and can do a quarter mile in less than 13 seconds, isn't all that much of an unpleasant idea to ponder.

I really hope that GM, will push the technology envelop. We as a Nation, have to we can't continue to think that we will need to rely on foreign energy sources forever.

Enjoy today's cars for what they are. The future will be radically different in many ways.

11-25-2010, 10:10 AM	#45
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	Sorry, I have to disagree. The VOLT is a game changer. Today's Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Volt will have an EPA Rating of 60 MPG overall, which is higher than the Prius. The Nissan Leaf is rated at 73 MPG equivalent overall. Not too shabby GM! Time to kick some competition butt! What I feel we need to understand is that this is a glimpse into our motoring future. Like I have said before, this change is inevitable. Even Porsche and Audi are cracking into the High Performancee Hybrid game. It will be a matter of time, before we, whether we like it or not, will be looking inthis direction. That's why Porsche ran their new ALMS Hybrid car at Road Atlanta this fall. Now, don't get me wrong, I am tickled to death with my Camaro. I like high performance automobiles. That's why I have a 300C for a daily driver. But the future is going to be significantly different than today. Actually, think about it a bit. Having a hot car that gets 50-60 MPG and can do a quarter mile in less than 13 seconds, isn't all that much of an unpleasant idea to ponder. I really hope that GM, will push the technology envelop. We as a Nation, have to we can't continue to think that we will need to rely on foreign energy sources forever. Enjoy today's cars for what they are. The future will be radically different in many ways. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.