Comments on: Progress on the 2-Mode and 2-Mode Plug-in Saturn VUE

By: Jeff M

Jeff M — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:52:57 +0000

Vinny, please read my post #68 above about why claims like 150 mpg are meaningless. With the right data you could make the claim the Prius gets 200 mpg.

Or just read right from AFS’s own website…. http://www.afstrinity.com/faq.htm#mileage

As that link says… mpg reverts to the host vehicles mpg when it’s not running on the battery

By: Vinny

Vinny — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:25:32 +0000

why isn’t anyone commenting on AFS Trinity that put an electric motor in a VUE and claim 150 mpg efficiencies (based on daily under 40 mile driving during the week and higher milage on the weekends)??? does GM already already have that type of capability? If not why aren’t they talking to these guys???

http://www.afstrinity.com/index.htm

By: BillR

BillR — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:22:31 +0000

“What are your priorities?”

In no particular order, my priorities are saving money, saving the environment, and helping to make America stronger.

So how do I accomplish that personally? With increasing oil prices, I have burned more and more wood (my house has oil heat). I am currently installing a state-of-the-art wood gasification boiler in my home, that should displace 90% of my heating oil usage (over 1000 gallons). This reduces criteria pollutants (CO, NOx, VOC’s), and uses renewable fuel instead of oil (carbon neutral). Also, when I buy wood, I support my local economy instead of sending dollars out of the country.

Although I view hybrids as a step in the right direction, they still rely on oil products for 100% of their energy. I see the Volt as a leap in the right direction, as most people will likely see their gasoline consumption drop by a factor of 5 or more. Again, like using wood, with the Volt we are reverting to domestic sources of energy for our transportation needs. And the Volt will be produced in America, so I will again support the American economy with the purchase of an American vehicle.

Beyond my personal efforts, my professional work also lies in the field of energy. See one of my following posts in the forum section on US CO2 emissions:

http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143&page=2

So while vehicles like the Volt will shift our transportation energy needs from oil to electricity, the electric grid will also need to become cleaner and more efficient. I am actively working on advanced technologies that will significantly reduce carbon emissions from the power generation sector.

By: Jake

Jake — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:26 +0000

If I can’t get a small SUV with AWD, I might as well just get a station wagon. Besides visibility, why would anyone spring for a FWD (or RWD) SUV that is equaled or surpassed by other body styles in terms of cargo-carrying capacity? I know AWD hurts fuel economy, but personally I would have a hard time buying an SUV without it. That’s just me though.

By: noel park

noel park — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:27:04 +0000

#107 BillR & #108 Tagamet:

I have followed john1701a’s comments over the months. I have found them to be useful, thought provoking, and literate, as I have found yours.

I recall that Tagamet said something very wise just today or yesterday about devoting our energy to trying to help to get the Volt on the road, and not diffusing it into political and other fringe arguments. I agreed then, and I agree now.

Let’s lay off of each other as much as possible and work together to push GM into changing its ways before it’s too late.