Comments on: Now Toyota Plugs-in Too http://gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:11:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: watch burn notice http://gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-154890 watch burn notice Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:14:31 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-154890 burn notice is the best because of Fiona burn notice is the best because of Fiona

]]> By: RP http://gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-4807 RP Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:35:00 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-4807 You guys are comparing a Prius that went on sale in 2006 with a Volt that *may* go on sale in 2009-2010. Everyone is waiting for Lithium Ion batteries to get cheap enough to use. Why do you think the Tesla costs $80,000? Toyota can't go live with Lithium Ion today, the price would scare everyone. You guys are comparing a Prius that went on sale in 2006 with a Volt that *may* go on sale in 2009-2010.

Everyone is waiting for Lithium Ion batteries to get cheap enough to use. Why do you think the Tesla costs $80,000?

Toyota can’t go live with Lithium Ion today, the price would scare everyone.

]]> By: H. Hulseman http://gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-3019 H. Hulseman Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:17:32 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-3019 A series/parallel hybrid may be a better solution for those who frequently drive long distances, because direct drive may deliver better gas mileage. I own a Prius and I think the Prius needs more battery in any case. I am very excited about the Volt and agree that the Volt will no doubt be superior for an urban drive pattern. A series/parallel hybrid may be a better solution for those who frequently drive long distances, because direct drive may deliver better gas mileage. I own a Prius and I think the Prius needs more battery in any case.

I am very excited about the Volt and agree that the Volt will no doubt be superior for an urban drive pattern.

]]> By: Brian http://gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-3017 Brian Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:35:59 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-3017 As Kent said, I don't think the Prius is a good candidate for plug-in technology as it is currently designed. A "series hybrid" (EV with on-board generation) like the Volt is a much more elegant solution. As Kent said, I don’t think the Prius is a good candidate for plug-in technology as it is currently designed. A “series hybrid” (EV with on-board generation) like the Volt is a much more elegant solution.

]]> By: Mario M http://gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-3016 Mario M Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:26:54 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/07/25/now-toyota-plugs-in-too/#comment-3016 If there's one thing that the Japanese have proved over the years it's that they are great innovators (as opposed to being great inventors). Even if GM puts out the Vault in 2010, I think the Japanese car manufacturers will roll out a competitive vehicle in two to three years, if not sooner. If there’s one thing that the Japanese have proved over the years it’s that they are great innovators (as opposed to being great inventors). Even if GM puts out the Vault in 2010, I think the Japanese car manufacturers will roll out a competitive vehicle in two to three years, if not sooner.

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