Comments on: GM VP’s Chevy Volt Update

By: chemist

chemist — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:34:00 +0000

Concerning the 30 MPG: Have a look at the Opel Ampera which to my knowledge is identical to the Volt.

http://www.opel-ampera.com/english/technology.php

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‘In range-extended mode the Ampera consumes only 1.6 l/100 km and emits less than 40 g/km of CO2*.
*Manufacturer\’s figures, estimated during current test program. ‘
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1 Mile = 1.609 Km
1 Gallon = 3.78 l

1.6 l / 100 Km –> 149 MPG

By: Russ

Russ — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:56:17 +0000

All along, GM has said that the car would get in the neighborhood of 50 MPG in the ICE mode and now they are saying siginificantly better than 30 MPG !!?? This indeed would be a game breaker for me! When did it go from 50 to 30+???!!!

By: statik

statik — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:12:48 +0000

The HORROR!!!

“Mark LaNeve, a G.M. North American vice president whose future at G.M. seemed in doubt after his marketing duties were reassigned this month to Vice Chairman Robert A. Lutz, will remain at G.M. as vice president of United States sales.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/business/24auto.html?_r=2

Looking bad for US Sales.

By: benion2

benion2 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:00:41 +0000

Gee, my 09 Impala with roomy passenger compartment, big trunk, averaging 28mpg round trip to Tennessee, sounds like a good deal

By: EVO

EVO — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:30:03 +0000

” see no reason to exclude a system that allows one to toggle between regular mode – having the engine revs meet speed, and … allowing the engine to run at set revs to meet maximum efficiency”

Ah yes, the horsey horseless feature:

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1658545_1657686,00.html

Hey, whatever it takes to transition from the horses that full gassers are.