Comments on: The Chevy Volt’s Tailpipe: A Sight Unseen

By: Vash

Vash — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:21:54 +0000

Short exhaust is dangerous because gasses can seep up into the cabin in zero wind situations. What if your stuck for hours on highway. Like when Rita hit a few years ago. The exhaust should always protrude at least a tiny bit past the point where gases as a stop roll around and up not under the vehicle.

By: Brian T

Brian T — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:42:52 +0000

So I guess no towing….

By: DaveP

DaveP — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:32:53 +0000

The V-6 Accord had fairly prominent chrome dual exhausts but the Hybrid V-6 Accord (with even more horsepower) hides the exhaust somewhat under the bumper. They’re certainly not prominent, they don’t “stick out the back” although there was limited clearance to hide them completely.

So, hiding the exhaust on a performance version of a vehicle that is trying to cut gas consumption is not a new concept.

Still, I think it’s a good concept. I wonder how long it will be before cars start slapping either the kWh or the Voltage of the battery pack on the tailgate just like engine liters are often printed there, now?

By: N Riley

N Riley — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:05:19 +0000

The tail pipe mystery had been a something I had been wondering about. Although not completely cleared up now, at least we know there is one. Pretty hard to do an ICE without a tailpipe, isn’t it? I would expect the exit point would be a the rear of the Vol. May not be able to see it, but there is where you will probably find it. I would have preferred it to show and place the exhaust completely away from the vehicle. But maybe it will be directed down good enough to not cause a problem. We can always hope.

By: noel park

noel park — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:03:59 +0000

Most modern cars have SS exhaust systems. I think that it is because the exhaust system has to be warrantied for a long period of time (100k miles?) as part of the emissions system. The SS used is a lower grade than what is used for exterior trim, etc. It does take on a light patina of surface rust, which makes it lok a bit like mild steel, but the systems VERY seldom have rust problems. The system on our 95 Impala is in perfect condition, except for the turned down tips (sound familiar?) which are a little bit dinged up from draggin on dirveways – it’s pretty low.

#25 Van:

Another great opportunity for the aftermarket. Can you imagine what the SEMA show guys will do with a Volt?

#54 Dave K:

Thanks for the heads up. I didn’t realize that it was coming so soon. I have never been, but I think that I will go this year for sure.