Comments on: Breaking: Buick Compact Crossover Cancelled, 2-Mode Plugin Drivetrain Still Lives On http://gm-volt.com/2009/08/19/breaking-buick-compact-crossover-cancelled-2-mode-plugin-drivetrain-still-lives-on/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 26 May 2012 03:06:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: GM SUV PHEV to compete with Chrysler and Ford | Clean Fleet Report http://gm-volt.com/2009/08/19/breaking-buick-compact-crossover-cancelled-2-mode-plugin-drivetrain-still-lives-on/#comment-141837 GM SUV PHEV to compete with Chrysler and Ford | Clean Fleet Report Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:17:07 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1806#comment-141837 [...] Yet less than 2 weeks later, it appeared that the Buick PHEV is dead according to a post at gm-volt.com. [...] [...] Yet less than 2 weeks later, it appeared that the Buick PHEV is dead according to a post at gm-volt.com. [...]

]]> By: jeffhre http://gm-volt.com/2009/08/19/breaking-buick-compact-crossover-cancelled-2-mode-plugin-drivetrain-still-lives-on/#comment-139196 jeffhre Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:30:41 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1806#comment-139196 From p. 3 of above cite, "As a result, in the economic expansion of 2002-2007, the top 1 percent captured two thirds of income growth. Those results may help explain the disconnect between the economic experiences of the public and the solid macroeconomic growth posted by the U.S. economy since 2002." Although this paragraph appears to account for one of the things I commented on when I was acting in the guise of chicken little, clearly contrary data doesn't mean much when one's mind is closed. From p. 3 of above cite, “As a result, in the economic expansion of 2002-2007, the top 1 percent captured two thirds of income growth. Those results may help explain the disconnect between the economic experiences of the public and the solid macroeconomic growth posted by the U.S. economy since 2002.”

Although this paragraph appears to account for one of the things I commented on when I was acting in the guise of chicken little, clearly contrary data doesn’t mean much when one’s mind is closed.

]]> By: Luke http://gm-volt.com/2009/08/19/breaking-buick-compact-crossover-cancelled-2-mode-plugin-drivetrain-still-lives-on/#comment-139195 Luke Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:29:09 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1806#comment-139195 Makes sense! We use basically the same household-fleet idea, but our setup is smaller. The Ranger is basically a dedicated "haul things back from the hardware store" vehicle, and the Prius is our daily-driver. We also live close to both of our offices, so I can ride my bike, take the bus, or even walk, on days when there's no compelling reason to drive. This works very for us, since we're basically homebodies who enjoy DIY projects. I can certainly see the appeal of RVing, but it seems that it's just not a good match for my lifestyle. My wife claims she won't go either way, and I like to travel super-light -- so when I get the urge to go nature-watching, I'll just have her drop me off at the trailhead with a backpack and my cell phone, and I'll give her a gift-certificate to the spa so that she'll remember why she might want to pick me up again. :-) P.S. I've test-driven the Subaru Impreza a couple of times, and I really like it! I've just never pulled the trigger on purchasing one, since I'm trying to hold out for an alternative-fueled vehicle of some sort. Makes sense!

We use basically the same household-fleet idea, but our setup is smaller. The Ranger is basically a dedicated “haul things back from the hardware store” vehicle, and the Prius is our daily-driver. We also live close to both of our offices, so I can ride my bike, take the bus, or even walk, on days when there’s no compelling reason to drive. This works very for us, since we’re basically homebodies who enjoy DIY projects.

I can certainly see the appeal of RVing, but it seems that it’s just not a good match for my lifestyle. My wife claims she won’t go either way, and I like to travel super-light — so when I get the urge to go nature-watching, I’ll just have her drop me off at the trailhead with a backpack and my cell phone, and I’ll give her a gift-certificate to the spa so that she’ll remember why she might want to pick me up again. :-)

P.S. I’ve test-driven the Subaru Impreza a couple of times, and I really like it! I’ve just never pulled the trigger on purchasing one, since I’m trying to hold out for an alternative-fueled vehicle of some sort.

]]> By: jeffhre http://gm-volt.com/2009/08/19/breaking-buick-compact-crossover-cancelled-2-mode-plugin-drivetrain-still-lives-on/#comment-139188 jeffhre Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:03:31 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1806#comment-139188 You're right, you called my bluff, I was just guessing :) You do make some intresting statements by the way. But this guy has made a career of answering such questions - ( http://elsa.berkeley.edu/~saez/saez-UStopincomes-2007.pdf ) I don't think he has "run around" much due to recessions for a few years now so I won't worry about objecting to characterizing my 35 years of observations as the sky is falling. You’re right, you called my bluff, I was just guessing :) You do make some intresting statements by the way.

But this guy has made a career of answering such questions – ( http://elsa.berkeley.edu/~saez/saez-UStopincomes-2007.pdf ) I don’t think he has “run around” much due to recessions for a few years now so I won’t worry about objecting to characterizing my 35 years of observations as the sky is falling.

]]> By: MuddyRoverRob http://gm-volt.com/2009/08/19/breaking-buick-compact-crossover-cancelled-2-mode-plugin-drivetrain-still-lives-on/#comment-138952 MuddyRoverRob Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:20:39 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1806#comment-138952 I have the luxury of having a dedicated tow unit/offroad toy. I rarely drive it around without a trailer attached. (Land Rover Discovery) The current daily driver is a chevy malibu, and my missus has a subaru impreza wagon. Hence the desire for something that could be both! A 20 AER 2 mode Tahoe could be that balance and an excellent stablemate to a Volt. As could a 2mode Equinox, the Tahoe would give a much better safety margin when towing though. I have the luxury of having a dedicated tow unit/offroad toy. I rarely drive it around without a trailer attached. (Land Rover Discovery)

The current daily driver is a chevy malibu, and my missus has a subaru impreza wagon.

Hence the desire for something that could be both! A 20 AER 2 mode Tahoe could be that balance and an excellent stablemate to a Volt. As could a 2mode Equinox, the Tahoe would give a much better safety margin when towing though.

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