Comments on: “Project Better Place” Electric Car Charging Company Launches with $200 Million in Funding http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:10:00 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Discount Car Rental http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-105220 Discount Car Rental Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:02:00 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-105220 There are some huge discounts at Thrifty right now. Go and check their official site. There are some huge discounts at Thrifty right now. Go and check their official site.

]]> By: Mark http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-61572 Mark Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:56:38 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-61572 Hi Guys This system seems alot more sensible to me. You could see these posts sited at supermarkets or carparks for electric top ups when you are away from home. www.parkandpower.co.uk Hi Guys

This system seems alot more sensible to me. You could see these posts sited at supermarkets or carparks for electric top ups when you are away from home.

http://www.parkandpower.co.uk

]]> By: bangles http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-39466 bangles Mon, 05 May 2008 14:09:55 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-39466 http://www.projectbetterplace.com/forum/open-forum/smart-electric-retrofit#comment-299 This is where it was claimed http://www.projectbetterplace.com/forum/open-forum/smart-electric-retrofit#comment-299
This is where it was claimed

]]> By: bangles http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-39465 bangles Mon, 05 May 2008 14:08:15 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-39465 Ooops, its getting a little late in this part of the world, and my weariness has led to some slight errors in what i just posted. I meant that each motor that these people supply, (it was claimed in the post), as being 23kg each of the two in wheel motors. Ooops, its getting a little late in this part of the world, and my weariness has led to some slight errors in what i just posted.
I meant that each motor that these people supply, (it was claimed in the post), as being 23kg each of the two in wheel motors.

]]> By: bangles http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-39464 bangles Mon, 05 May 2008 14:04:43 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-39464 i read in their forums a reply to people asking questions. Now, they may very well be legitimte, but it raised serious questions to legitimacy, when the fellow claimed in his response that the in wheel motors used, are 650hp. Was not clear if this is each wheel, or total power of both motors. Either way, that is far fetched. Especially considering that the poser was did not imply anything out of the ordinary of the motor, and was stressing more the storage system as being unique. Just to put things into perspective; 650 Hp, is roughly 484kiloWatts. I was looking at a motor/ generator very recently, 450HP, which weighs about 200kg (aprox 440lb)-- It was claimed the wheels were less than 23 kg each. (about 50lb each). The storage unit and electronics apparently weigh less than one wheel. ...... I may be doing these people injustice, but this raised my concerns about the claims...... If you are an investor, make sure you research VERY WELL before this. If you dont believe me, just do some more reasearch on cars with electric motors. even from some of the big boys using inwheel motors, have used only 25kw in wheel motors (4 wheels).. so, be really cautious before dishing out your money. i read in their forums a reply to people asking questions. Now, they may very well be legitimte, but it raised serious questions to legitimacy, when the fellow claimed in his response that the in wheel motors used, are 650hp. Was not clear if this is each wheel, or total power of both motors. Either way, that is far fetched. Especially considering that the poser was did not imply anything out of the ordinary of the motor, and was stressing more the storage system as being unique. Just to put things into perspective; 650 Hp, is roughly 484kiloWatts. I was looking at a motor/ generator very recently, 450HP, which weighs about 200kg (aprox 440lb)– It was claimed the wheels were less than 23 kg each. (about 50lb each). The storage unit and electronics apparently weigh less than one wheel. …… I may be doing these people injustice, but this raised my concerns about the claims…… If you are an investor, make sure you research VERY WELL before this. If you dont believe me, just do some more reasearch on cars with electric motors. even from some of the big boys using inwheel motors, have used only 25kw in wheel motors (4 wheels).. so, be really cautious before dishing out your money.

]]> By: noel park http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-13132 noel park Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:52:28 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-13132 I was about to accept this at face value until I read all of these thoughtful and insightful comments. Even if everyone does not agree all the time, it is really impressive and encouraging to see all of the thought and work that is being put into this. You guys are great! Blog on! I was about to accept this at face value until I read all of these thoughtful and insightful comments. Even if everyone does not agree all the time, it is really impressive and encouraging to see all of the thought and work that is being put into this.

You guys are great! Blog on!

]]> By: Don http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12878 Don Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:14:51 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12878 Not everything is about America and not all profit is to be made here. Think about China for example, a region which is just starting to become a car consuming culture and which has little infrastructure to support it. Among its infrastructural deficiencies is its inadequate network of gas stations and of private garages with outlets. Sure, in the US it will be the utilities that benefit from the sale of electricity as the transportation grid becomes gradually diminated by vehicles running at least mostly on grid-derived power. They'll rake it in using all those off peak hours that now go to waste as unused capacity. But the opporunities in other parts of the world are significant. It would need to be a rapid recharge system I think. Sounds more up the line of GBT or ALTI than A123 or CBAK at this point in time, for those like me who like to handicap the battery players. Steve, here in the Chicago region we have http://www.igocars.org/ a similar concept. And yes, using EVs (BEVs, RxEVs, and PHEVs all) would make wonderful sense. Not everything is about America and not all profit is to be made here. Think about China for example, a region which is just starting to become a car consuming culture and which has little infrastructure to support it. Among its infrastructural deficiencies is its inadequate network of gas stations and of private garages with outlets.

Sure, in the US it will be the utilities that benefit from the sale of electricity as the transportation grid becomes gradually diminated by vehicles running at least mostly on grid-derived power. They’ll rake it in using all those off peak hours that now go to waste as unused capacity. But the opporunities in other parts of the world are significant. It would need to be a rapid recharge system I think. Sounds more up the line of GBT or ALTI than A123 or CBAK at this point in time, for those like me who like to handicap the battery players.

Steve, here in the Chicago region we have http://www.igocars.org/ a similar concept. And yes, using EVs (BEVs, RxEVs, and PHEVs all) would make wonderful sense.

]]> By: James http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12746 James Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:15:58 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12746 Robert Ackerlind and D.J.: Please take the time to read the hundreds of posts Lyle has made on this site since January and see if you change you mind. I have been following this site closely since it started and have read them all. The Volt technology is brilliant and GM knows it. Gas prices keep going up and GM has to change their business model in order to compete in the future. My opinion is that it is highly probable GM will build this car. I am currently in need of a new car and can't wait until 2010 for the Volt to come out. I am going to support GM's in their Volt effort by purchasing one of their current hybrids within the next couple of months. I will trade it in on a Volt in 2010. I can hardly wait. Robert Ackerlind and D.J.:

Please take the time to read the hundreds of posts Lyle has made on this site since January and see if you change you mind. I have been following this site closely since it started and have read them all. The Volt technology is brilliant and GM knows it. Gas prices keep going up and GM has to change their business model in order to compete in the future. My opinion is that it is highly probable GM will build this car.

I am currently in need of a new car and can’t wait until 2010 for the Volt to come out. I am going to support GM’s in their Volt effort by purchasing one of their current hybrids within the next couple of months. I will trade it in on a Volt in 2010. I can hardly wait.

]]> By: james http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12744 james Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:39:36 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12744 god i hate whiners! get a life...there are people out there, like this company, who are trying to make things work, and all you can do is whine that canada won't be on the list or whatever other whining you are into in the above statements... god i hate whiners! get a life…there are people out there, like this company, who are trying to make things work, and all you can do is whine that canada won’t be on the list or whatever other whining you are into in the above statements…

]]> By: Steven B http://gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12736 Steven B Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:58:34 +0000 http://www.gm-volt.com/2007/10/30/project-better-place-launches-with-200-million-in-funding/#comment-12736 I realize that. But at the same time, in the context here, people already have access to electricity. It's those three-hole places in walls. I'm not advocating either for anyone living in Texas, which is where I am. I realize that. But at the same time, in the context here, people already have access to electricity. It’s those three-hole places in walls. I’m not advocating either for anyone living in Texas, which is where I am.

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