Comments on: GM Teams up With U.S. Governors to Expand Ethanol Infrastructure http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:55:54 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tara http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-87702 Tara Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:46:50 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-87702 This is the same brand of grandiose, 'wait 'til you see this!' approach that GM has burned the Volt with. The vaunted Volt is already obsolete. It took GM too long (some say they're 25 years late) to make up for lost ground--and then they placed all their eggs in this car whose technology is no longer cutting edge. GM is spending $_(obscene)____ on their marketting campaigns while flying to Washington in corporate jets to blackmail the american taxpayer into bailing GM and the other two dinosaurs out. still, they pitch their product asking the american public to greet this vehicle as a revolutionary. " those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it", know what i mean? This is the same brand of grandiose, ‘wait ’til you see this!’ approach that GM has burned the Volt with. The vaunted Volt is already obsolete. It took GM too long (some say they’re 25 years late) to make up for lost ground–and then they placed all their eggs in this car whose technology is no longer cutting edge. GM is spending $_(obscene)____ on their marketting campaigns while flying to Washington in corporate jets to blackmail the american taxpayer into bailing GM and the other two dinosaurs out. still, they pitch their product asking the american public to greet this vehicle as a revolutionary. ” those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it”, know what i mean?

]]> By: ghost http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-53065 ghost Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:50:40 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-53065 Burning food. Honestly listen when you say that. We have starving people here. Not just in Africa but in our own backyards - yet people think burning corn is a good idea? Do you folks even realize that FOOD farms will start producing this cash crop instead of your normal food items? This is a terrible idea. Terrible. Burning food.

Honestly listen when you say that.

We have starving people here. Not just in Africa but in our own backyards – yet people think burning corn is a good idea?

Do you folks even realize that FOOD farms will start producing this cash crop instead of your normal food items?

This is a terrible idea.

Terrible.

]]> By: noel park http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52881 noel park Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:57:57 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52881 #191 John P: Amen. Thanks. #191 John P:

Amen. Thanks.

]]> By: Jon P. http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52845 Jon P. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:38:31 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52845 Statik, "The change would more than likely be a result of other economic realities that would have destabilized the US dollar to a extent where it made it a less acceptable currency to trade…in relation to one of it’s peers." That is my point exactly, if a barrel of oil was denominated in say the euro, there would be less dollars moving around, while at the same time the dollar would flounder against other currencies, and since we import so much of our goods, our dollar would buy alot less (inflation). So our dollar that use to buy a can of soda, now a can of soda would cost 4 dollars. Driving every americans cost of living thru the roof. No? Noel Park, Chalmers Johnson = True Patriot Statik,

“The change would more than likely be a result of other economic realities that would have destabilized the US dollar to a extent where it made it a less acceptable currency to trade…in relation to one of it’s peers.”

That is my point exactly, if a barrel of oil was denominated in say the euro, there would be less dollars moving around, while at the same time the dollar would flounder against other currencies, and since we import so much of our goods, our dollar would buy alot less (inflation). So our dollar that use to buy a can of soda, now a can of soda would cost 4 dollars. Driving every americans cost of living thru the roof.
No?

Noel Park,

Chalmers Johnson = True Patriot

]]> By: Statik http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52821 Statik Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:08 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52821 #188 Koz "Static, Solar question for you: How much effect on your asking price does your solar have? I read a lot of differing opinions on the value it adds and it would be good to to hear a first hand real world example." Well, it's still hard to say as I have had 3 offers on my place, but have yet to accept one. (Can only count money in your pocket really) I have priced my place about about $60,000 higher than a similar house for sale. (but I have received a offer within 30K of asking). So right now, in theory I could have banked a extra 30K...the system cost be around 25ish. Small premium as it stands right now...you get your money back, thats for sure. (Unexpected drawback...waaaaaaay too many showings. Alot of people just have solar questions I think, want to see it up close and pick my brain. I have had to say, if you want to see it, you come on XXX day between this and this...like a open house). #171 Statik "Don’t worry…tomorrow morning is going to bring a whole new world of conversation. /buckle up" #175 Statik "One would expect him open underlining some market realities, maybe bring expectations in line, then probably detail the envitable slashing of white collar jobs" Yes, not so good. He slashed the dividend today. (Not a shock as the yield was over 10%) . #188 Koz

“Static, Solar question for you: How much effect on your asking price does your solar have? I read a lot of differing opinions on the value it adds and it would be good to to hear a first hand real world example.”

Well, it’s still hard to say as I have had 3 offers on my place, but have yet to accept one. (Can only count money in your pocket really) I have priced my place about about $60,000 higher than a similar house for sale. (but I have received a offer within 30K of asking). So right now, in theory I could have banked a extra 30K…the system cost be around 25ish. Small premium as it stands right now…you get your money back, thats for sure.

(Unexpected drawback…waaaaaaay too many showings. Alot of people just have solar questions I think, want to see it up close and pick my brain. I have had to say, if you want to see it, you come on XXX day between this and this…like a open house).

#171 Statik

“Don’t worry…tomorrow morning is going to bring a whole new world of conversation.
/buckle up”

#175 Statik

“One would expect him open underlining some market realities, maybe bring expectations in line, then probably detail the envitable slashing of white collar jobs”

Yes, not so good.
He slashed the dividend today. (Not a shock as the yield was over 10%) .

]]> By: Tagamet http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52757 Tagamet Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:34:54 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52757 Koz, There was just an article on that on GreenCarCongress.com. Basically they said it'd add ~$3K to the price and add the energy that could be provided by $1K in more batteries. Be well, Tag Koz,
There was just an article on that on GreenCarCongress.com. Basically they said it’d add ~$3K to the price and add the energy that could be provided by $1K in more batteries.
Be well,
Tag

]]> By: Koz http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52756 Koz Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:31:49 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52756 Static, Solar question for you: How much effect on your asking price does your solar have? I read a lot of differing opinions on the value it adds and it would be good to to hear a first hand real world example. Static,

Solar question for you: How much effect on your asking price does your solar have? I read a lot of differing opinions on the value it adds and it would be good to to hear a first hand real world example.

]]> By: Tagamet http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52748 Tagamet Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:55:00 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52748 bruce g said: "Tag, You must feel bitter about the global altercations the government spends your money on, surely it would be better spent closer to home?" A) I think it best if <b>I</b> decide what,<i> if anything</i>, <b>I'm</b> bitter about. and B) IMHO, money doesn't much matter, if my family dies in a 911 type attack. But that's just me. and C) That's all from me to you (I know, you're crushed) (g) Tag bruce g
said:
“Tag,
You must feel bitter about the global altercations the government spends your money on, surely it would be better spent closer to home?”

A) I think it best if I decide what, if anything, I’m bitter about.
and
B) IMHO, money doesn’t much matter, if my family dies in a 911 type attack. But that’s just me.
and
C) That’s all from me to you (I know, you’re crushed) (g)
Tag

]]> By: bruce g http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52738 bruce g Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:20:17 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52738 Tag, You must feel bitter about the global altercations the government spends your money on, surely it would be better spent closer to home? Tag,
You must feel bitter about the global altercations the government spends your money on, surely it would be better spent closer to home?

]]> By: Tagamet http://gm-volt.com/2008/07/13/gm-teams-up-with-us-governors-to-expand-ethanol-infrastructure/#comment-52729 Tagamet Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:44:16 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1161#comment-52729 bruce g If the govt doesn't spend my money <B>I</B> decide what it's spent on. "Unlimited resources" is an oxymoron, btw. Be well, Tag bruce g
If the govt doesn’t spend my money I decide what it’s spent on.
“Unlimited resources” is an oxymoron, btw.
Be well,
Tag

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