Volt rated at 93 MPGe ... and 37 mpg ... and 60 mpg - Page 2

a_Username · 11-24-2010, 10:08 PM

I want.

*DGthe3* · 11-24-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDan

Is the volt still only powered by electric motors and the gas engine just charges the battery's once they're depleted or does it just go into typical car hybrid mode like the Prius once the battery's are drained?

Electricity will always be used to drive the Volt (though the same thing can be said for most hybrids). When the batteries are low, and the load is high (such as high speed or up hill driving) the gasoline engine will assist the electric drive. That is why I refuse to call the Volt an EV, because its really a kickass hybrid.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-24-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDan

^ That's even better then before. It would be nice to one day have an even smaller more fuel efficient engine like a 2 cylinder maybe in a smaller car that can still provide the mechanical energy to power the generator and still make it up steep grades.

Thanks for your answer.

Anytime!! It really is better than before, like DG says:

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

...That is why I refuse to call the Volt an EV, because its really a kickass hybrid.

I just like to say "EV+".

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Originally Posted by a_Username

I want.

Me, too!!

I said this in the Z28 lounge...coming from a guy who's planning for a Z28....I want a Volt!!!

98_Camaro · 11-25-2010, 12:15 AM

I'd love to have a Volt as a commuter car for college! Or even for work!
Unfortunately, I don't love the predicted $40,000 price tag. I guess I was just born a few years too early~
I'll definitely pick one up in a few years though, once the first generation has had its cycle.

derklug · 11-25-2010, 12:48 AM

Maybe the EPA will have to come up with a universal average user profile, and then rate vehicles on a cost per year basis. Since the goal is to compare apples to apples, this number would work on any car. Since the Leaf can't do long trips, figure in the cost of renting a car for the profile. The biggest hurdle for EV's is how states will get their road taxes, can we expect gas taxes to be replaced with mileage taxes that you pay with your liscense fees?

Cmicasa the Great XvX · 11-25-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 98_Camaro

I'd love to have a Volt as a commuter car for college! Or even for work!
Unfortunately, I don't love the predicted $40,000 price tag. I guess I was just born a few years too early~
I'll definitely pick one up in a few years though, once the first generation has had its cycle.

That's fine.. because U can just lease it for $350 a month after a $2500 sign in lease. $350 is less than U would pay for a Malibu, Fusion, or Accord monthly. And in reality, why would anyone want to BUY a brand new tech like this when GM has stated several times that they are already testing VOLTEC II?

King Sun · 11-25-2010, 02:28 AM

damn and on a sidenote I forgot how better the volt looks than the leaf. the design on the volt is sick and cutting edge the leaf on the other hand........

*Milk 1027* · 11-25-2010, 02:42 AM

Looks better and bettwr every day.

chain777 · 11-25-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by derklug

Maybe the EPA will have to come up with a universal average user profile, and then rate vehicles on a cost per year basis. Since the goal is to compare apples to apples, this number would work on any car. Since the Leaf can't do long trips, figure in the cost of renting a car for the profile. The biggest hurdle for EV's is how states will get their road taxes, can we expect gas taxes to be replaced with mileage taxes that you pay with your liscense fees?

That's a good question. Once electric cars get more popular, road taxes have to raised somewhere. Either your electric rates are going to go up, or some other form of tax will be collected. There's no free lunch.

spurscar · 11-28-2010, 11:53 PM

Hopefully the user manual discusses Stabil cause if 75% of Americans can exist
almost all the time on electric, the gas sitting in that reserve tank is going to get
mighty old, haha.

Sterling · 11-29-2010, 12:04 AM

How cool would it be if you sold the car 30 years from now and it still had the original tank of gas in it from the dealership?

Shadowsong · 11-29-2010, 12:08 AM

No thank you. My cars will be Gasoline ONLY till the day I die. I don't care how much I have to pay for it.

*DGthe3* · 11-29-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by spurscar

Hopefully the user manual discusses Stabil cause if 75% of Americans can exist
almost all the time on electric, the gas sitting in that reserve tank is going to get
mighty old, haha.

Thats one of the reasons that they recommend premium gas, its supposed to last a bit longer.

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

How cool would it be if you sold the car 30 years from now and it still had the original tank of gas in it from the dealership?

You'd have to never drive the car for that to happen, and if so ... the same could be said for any car. The engine in the Volt is programmed to use a little bit of gas every now and then, I think its about a tank over the course of a year. This is to keep the seals conditioned, stir up the gas, and address other issues that arise from an engine not running for extended periods of time. But of course, if you regularly use the gas engine it doesn't have to take care of itself.

King Sun · 11-29-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadowsong

No thank you. My cars will be Gasoline ONLY till the day I die. I don't care how much I have to pay for it.

lol why?

11-25-2010, 12:15 AM	#18
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	I'd love to have a Volt as a commuter car for college! Or even for work! Unfortunately, I don't love the predicted $40,000 price tag. I guess I was just born a few years too early~ I'll definitely pick one up in a few years though, once the first generation has had its cycle. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

11-25-2010, 12:48 AM	#19
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Maybe the EPA will have to come up with a universal average user profile, and then rate vehicles on a cost per year basis. Since the goal is to compare apples to apples, this number would work on any car. Since the Leaf can't do long trips, figure in the cost of renting a car for the profile. The biggest hurdle for EV's is how states will get their road taxes, can we expect gas taxes to be replaced with mileage taxes that you pay with your liscense fees? __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

11-25-2010, 02:42 AM	#22
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Looks better and bettwr every day. __________________

11-28-2010, 11:53 PM	#24
spurscar Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 315	Hopefully the user manual discusses Stabil cause if 75% of Americans can exist almost all the time on electric, the gas sitting in that reserve tank is going to get mighty old, haha. __________________

11-29-2010, 12:04 AM	#25
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	How cool would it be if you sold the car 30 years from now and it still had the original tank of gas in it from the dealership? __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

11-24-2010, 10:08 PM	#15
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I want.

11-25-2010, 02:28 AM	#21
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	damn and on a sidenote I forgot how better the volt looks than the leaf. the design on the volt is sick and cutting edge the leaf on the other hand........

11-29-2010, 12:08 AM	#26
Shadowsong Drives: 2014 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 642	No thank you. My cars will be Gasoline ONLY till the day I die. I don't care how much I have to pay for it.