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When will the Prius or the Volt outsell the Corolla?
What’s a fair cost for good fuel economy? What is 100 mpg worth? How much would you spend to double your fuel economy? What is good fuel economy worth? Is it only worth the cost of the energy it saves? More, less? What kind of pricing, for instance, would it take for the either the Chevy Vo. . .
Found : on 13/10/10.
Is the Chevy Volt an EV or a Hybrid? Who Cares?
To hear one critic tell it, General Motors got caught in an out-and-out lie when the company described labeled the Chevrolet Volt an extended-range electric vehicle. Edmunds.com said in a headline that "GM Lied." The Volt is really a hybrid-electric vehicle like the Toyota Prius, Edmunds said. C. . .
Found : on 12/10/10.
The Volt's Hybrid Drive System
General Motors has finally revealed the inner workings of the Volt's powertrain. Here are the details.
Found : on 13/10/10.
Chevrolet Volt Isn't a True EV
Contrary to previous claims, GM concedes the Volt's gasoline engine provides a mechanical assist to the motor. That makes the Volt a hybrid. A nice hybrid, but a hybrid just the same.
Found : on 12/10/10.
Lies? Chevy Volt was always a hybrid
Lies, PR, and hybrid cars The Chevy Volt is a plug-in hybrid? Wow. Talk about much ado about nothing. That’s been pointed out on this blog, well, forever by both this writer and by many of those commenting about the Volt on this blog. So what? Has anything really changed? Yes, GM did lie, a. . .
Found : on 11/10/10.
900 Miles Reliability Report in the Chevy Volt
Driven, tested, and evaluated. Here is all the data—including EV range, fuel economy, and acceleration—on Chevy's new plug-in hybrid.
Found : on 10/10/10.
Determining the Range on the Chevy Volt
The EPA has yet to figure out how to rate the 2010 Chevy Volt's EV range or fuel economy, so we devised our own method. The range depends on the three Ts: temperature, technique, and terrain. Here's what we learned.
Found : on 10/10/10.
2011 Chevy Volt Long-Term Test Drive: Photo Gallery
Driven, tested, and evaluated. Here is all the data—including EV range, fuel economy, and acceleration—on Chevy's new plug-in hybrid.
Found : on 10/10/10.
First Test: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Mission Accomplished: Chevrolet Welcomes a New Era in Automobility
Found : on 10/10/10.
Chevrolet Volt?s 240V home charging unit priced at $490
Priced by SPX Service Solutions at $490 before installation, Chevrolet’s “Voltec” 240V home charging unit is one of several 240V home charging units that will be offered for sale by SPX Service Solutions, a national provider of home charging installation services and equipment. . . .
Found : on 9/10/10.
Tesla recalling Roadster 2.0 and 2.5 models over auxiliary cable problems
Tesla Motors has launched a voluntary safety recall on Roadster models 2.0 and 2.5. The recall involves the 12v low voltage auxiliary cable from a redundant back up system that provides power to various systems, including the headlamps, taillights, turn signals and hazard lights, and airbags in t. . .
Found : on 7/10/10.
An extra $2000 to charge Chevy Volt in 4 hours
Almost ready for delivery It’ll take about 10 hours to fully charge a Chevy Volt, but a new home charging unit can decrease that time to about 4 hours. Unfortunately, the SPX Service Solutions charger costs $490, while installation will cost about $1475, or “more depending on the home. . .
Found : on 6/10/10.
Tesla Motors Recalls Roadster 2.0 and 2.5
Tesla Motors is voluntarily recalling 439 Roadster 2.0 and 2.5′s that have an auxiliary cable that is apparently chaffing against a carbon fiber panel behind the front headlight, after an instance was found on a customer car. The auxiliary cable supplies 12 volt power to numerous power syst. . .
Found : on 5/10/10.
What Is the Future of the Electric Automobile?: Breakthrough Awards Panel
With the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf each receiving Popular Mechanics' highest honors this year, our Breakthrough Award panel discussion on the future of automobiles focused on electric cars.
Found : on 5/10/10.
Chevrolet starts market launch of Volt - picks first 15 customers
Chevrolet has hand-picked 15 advanced technology enthusiasts and electric vehicle advocates to be the first consumers to experience the Volt every day under real-world conditions during a three-month vehicle and charging evaluation program starting in late October. This exclusive group of expert. . .
Found : on 29/9/10.
Chevrolet Volt: The Top Products of 2010
Brilliant Idea: A series hybrid that augments a battery pack with an onboard gas engine, easing range anxiety and paving the way for EV adoption. ChevroletVolt - Hybrid vehicle drivetrain - Battery pack - Energy - General Motors
Found : on 28/9/10.
Most interesting North American Car of the Year ever
Hybrids and EVs top list The North American Car of the Year finalists have been announced, and for alternative powertrain fans, this has to be the best list ever, by far. With the Chevy Volt, the Hyundai Sonata hybrid and the Nissan Leaf on the same list, all I can say is, wow. To be honest, howe. . .
Found : on 24/9/10.
Volt range updated: 25 ? 50 miles of EV range
How much does battery age affect EV range? Dependent upon “temperature, terrain, driving technique and the age of the lithium-ion batteries” the Chevy Volt should average between about 25 and 50 miles of battery range before before generating new electricity with the on-board gasoline. . .
Found : on 24/9/10.
Tesla co-founder: Hybrid trucks not EVs are key
Tax credits for hybrid trucks? Battery costs, even if reduced by 50 percent, will not make the Chevy Volt nor the Nissan Leaf mainstream vehicles unless gas prices reach $10 per gallon according to Tesla co-founder Ian Wright, although they will work for some and early adopters will buy them. Bes. . .
Found : on 22/9/10.
Chevrolet Volt batteries could enable renewable energy solutions after you are done with them
General Motors and ABB Group will work together to develop pilot projects for re-using the batteries from the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle, examining whether the batteries may be a source for renewable energy that could improve the effectiveness of wind and solar power generation. The opportu. . .