Comments on: The Spikes of Engine Sound of the Chevy Volt Prototype’s Charge Sustaining Mode Will be Ironed Out in Time for Production http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/24/the-spikes-of-engine-sound-of-the-chevy-volt-prototypes-charge-sustaining-mode-will-be-ironed-out-in-time-for-production/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 26 May 2012 05:42:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Islander http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/24/the-spikes-of-engine-sound-of-the-chevy-volt-prototypes-charge-sustaining-mode-will-be-ironed-out-in-time-for-production/#comment-159572 Islander Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:38:35 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=2152#comment-159572 Hello Lyle. Can you ask GM if there will be driver inputs to maximize the Volt? For example an input that says the driver is plannning on driving short, medium or long haul driving so the generator can react accordingly. If you were driving 400 + miles or some long trip is it more effecient to generate power for the battery as you needed it or to charge it up and store the power? Which will the Volt do? Thanks for all the good information. I cant wait to drive and probably buy one. Thanks. Hello Lyle.
Can you ask GM if there will be driver inputs to maximize the Volt? For example an input that says the driver is plannning on driving short, medium or long haul driving so the generator can react accordingly.

If you were driving 400 + miles or some long trip is it more effecient to generate power for the battery as you needed it or to charge it up and store the power?
Which will the Volt do?

Thanks for all the good information. I cant wait to drive and probably buy one. Thanks.

]]> By: Noel Park http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/24/the-spikes-of-engine-sound-of-the-chevy-volt-prototypes-charge-sustaining-mode-will-be-ironed-out-in-time-for-production/#comment-159502 Noel Park Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:33:00 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=2152#comment-159502 I haven't been able to open today's thread. I anyone else having the same problem? I haven’t been able to open today’s thread. I anyone else having the same problem?

]]> By: Noel Park http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/24/the-spikes-of-engine-sound-of-the-chevy-volt-prototypes-charge-sustaining-mode-will-be-ironed-out-in-time-for-production/#comment-159499 Noel Park Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:26:56 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=2152#comment-159499 <blockquote cite="comment-159428"> <strong><a href="#comment-159428" rel="nofollow">Elvis</a></strong>: Wow you must be really tight with Lyle. Please get a room and keep your activities private next time. Geeesh. Next time you might try to contribute to the conversation. LMAO </blockquote> #113 I could say the same for you.

Elvis: Wow you must be really tight with Lyle. Please get a room and keep your activities private next time. Geeesh. Next time you might try to contribute to the conversation. LMAO

#113

I could say the same for you.

]]> By: Matthew_B http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/24/the-spikes-of-engine-sound-of-the-chevy-volt-prototypes-charge-sustaining-mode-will-be-ironed-out-in-time-for-production/#comment-159492 Matthew_B Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:51:17 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=2152#comment-159492 <blockquote cite="comment-159452"> <strong><a href="#comment-159452" rel="nofollow">ccombs</a></strong>: Maybe we should ban excessive political discussions on this site… It is getting very annoying, regardless of whether or not I agree with the comments (I am not going to bother revealing where I fall on the political spectrum). I come here to talk about the VOLT!   </blockquote> I'm all for doing that. If it ties directly into the design or schedule of the Volt, then it's relevant. Otherwise the discussion is a big distraction away from the purpose of the website. I've had to exercise restraint and not join in as I'm quite a political person, but I recognize those who are making the more outlandish comments are just trolls.

ccombs: Maybe we should ban excessive political discussions on this site… It is getting very annoying, regardless of whether or not I agree with the comments (I am not going to bother revealing where I fall on the political spectrum). I come here to talk about the VOLT!  

I’m all for doing that. If it ties directly into the design or schedule of the Volt, then it’s relevant. Otherwise the discussion is a big distraction away from the purpose of the website.

I’ve had to exercise restraint and not join in as I’m quite a political person, but I recognize those who are making the more outlandish comments are just trolls.

]]> By: Herm http://gm-volt.com/2009/11/24/the-spikes-of-engine-sound-of-the-chevy-volt-prototypes-charge-sustaining-mode-will-be-ironed-out-in-time-for-production/#comment-159461 Herm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:12:13 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=2152#comment-159461 <blockquote cite="comment-159388"> <strong><a href="#comment-159388" rel="nofollow">sparks</a></strong>: That’s a GREAT pic of the Volt. But, has anyone else noticed how low to the ground that front deflector/spoiler is (under the front bumper)? I’m afraid this car will be bull-dozing much of the time, on rough roads, potholes, driveway approaches, etc. Sure hope they can raise those “ground-effects” a bit without ruining the efficiency and range. </blockquote> Take a look at this video of the Michelin in-wheel motor system: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1uTR-8KarE&feature=player_embedded Here is an article: http://www.gizmag.com/michelin-active-wheel-production-electric-car-by-2010/10489/ "Each Michelin in-wheel motor weighs 42 kilogram (95 pound) and includes a 30 Kilowatt water-cooled drive motor of a similar size to a conventional starter motor. The motor has a spur gear that drives a rind gear on the hub. A second electric motor operates the active suspension via a gear rack and pinion that effectively replaces the normal hydraulic shock absorber "

sparks: That’s a GREAT pic of the Volt. But, has anyone else noticed how low to the ground that front deflector/spoiler is (under the front bumper)? I’m afraid this car will be bull-dozing much of the time, on rough roads, potholes, driveway approaches, etc.
Sure hope they can raise those “ground-effects” a bit without ruining the efficiency and range.

Take a look at this video of the Michelin in-wheel motor system:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1uTR-8KarE&feature=player_embedded

Here is an article:

http://www.gizmag.com/michelin-active-wheel-production-electric-car-by-2010/10489/

“Each Michelin in-wheel motor weighs 42 kilogram (95 pound) and includes a 30 Kilowatt water-cooled drive motor of a similar size to a conventional starter motor. The motor has a spur gear that drives a rind gear on the hub. A second electric motor operates the active suspension via a gear rack and pinion that effectively replaces the normal hydraulic shock absorber “

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