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    Discuss the details of the Volt's software driven systems, networks, and data collection via tools such as DashDAQ, GM MDI, and other tools

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Voltec drive unit has four basic modes of operation

    I liked their description...because it breaks it down fairly simply info *four* modes...I was not trying to raise the controversy again and bring out...

    Started by scottf200, 02-02-2011 10:32 PM
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    saghost
    02-10-2013 02:29 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Volt Drive for Innovation Teardown with Videos!!

    I haven't had time to watch them yet myself....but here they are: http://www.youtube.com/driveforinnovation?cid=NL_EE+Times Is it interesting...

    Started by maestro77, 01-20-2012 04:32 PM
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    Joule Thief
    09-17-2012 03:23 AM Go to last post

  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Volt thermal management system temperature band?

    Does anyone know the temperature band, and the average or optimal temperature within that band, that the Volt’s thermal management system keeps the...

    Started by Charles Whalen, 10-01-2010 05:23 PM
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    mikeg3
    08-05-2012 09:33 AM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: New SAE papers published on Voltec design

    This week was the SAE World Congress and a number of General Motors engineers, employees, various suppliers, and co-op grad studens delivered papers...

    Started by WopOnTour, 04-14-2011 06:43 PM
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    scottf200
    08-28-2011 03:00 PM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Does this patent app describe the Volt transmission?

    I found the following patent application from GM titled "Output Split Electrically-Variable Transmission with Electric Propulsion Using One or Two...

    Started by Cab Driver, 09-22-2010 08:34 PM
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    Rusty
    03-27-2011 04:37 AM Go to last post

  1. CUV version options and design

    I'm waiting for the CUV version of the Voltec... and would like to see a utilitarian vehicle... simple reliable and useful. I really don't care...

    Started by pjk447, 07-03-2012 12:10 PM
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    Slapshot28
    07-05-2012 06:57 PM Go to last post

  2. Using portable solar panel to charge...

    If someone was going to use a portable solar system to charge the Volt, wouldn't it have to produce several thousand watts at least? What would be...

    Started by MrEnergyCzar, 06-30-2012 06:18 PM
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    solar, solar energy, solar panels, solar sun powered volt
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    Fulgerite
    07-03-2012 11:17 AM Go to last post

  3. Lightbulb Automatic Cord Rewinder (like on vacum cleaners)

    GM should drop the external 110v charger and just have a built-in 110v cord with an automatic cord rewinder, like they have on many vacum cleaners. ...

    Started by norcal, 06-29-2012 05:23 PM
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    drbruns
    06-30-2012 02:59 PM Go to last post

  4. Regen Management - Gas vs Brake

    A couple of thoughts to share, and possible discussion topics... I think all hybrids right now blend regen into the brake pedal operation, which...

    Started by Skotty, 06-08-2012 01:47 PM
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    saghost
    06-30-2012 07:43 AM Go to last post

  5. Volt = fastest car in reverse!?

    So my quandry is, How fast will the volt go in reverse??!! Faster than I want to try in my neighborhood I do know. Traditional transmissions...

    Started by av8ndoc, 06-29-2012 01:52 AM
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    QB 45
    06-29-2012 10:38 PM Go to last post

  6. Trends in Wireless Charging

    Article from SAE discussing trends in wireless charging of EVs. We've already seen wireless chargers for the Volt that lay on your garage floor, but...

    Started by larry4pyro, 06-28-2012 12:45 PM
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    truckboy
    06-29-2012 07:44 AM Go to last post

  7. Stanford Scientists Develop Ultrafast Nickel-Iron Battery

    http://menlopark.patch.com/articles/stanford-scientists-develop-ultrafast-nickel-iron-battery-dcb76fdb

    Started by sgc, 06-26-2012 05:56 PM
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    IronBran
    06-28-2012 08:36 PM Go to last post

  8. When does ICE drive the wheels

    I have read there are circumstances where the ICE drives the wheels as opposed to just charging the batteries. Can someone explain to a guy who only...

    Started by slickbrave, 06-16-2012 09:18 PM
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    banadictaustin
    06-28-2012 01:53 PM Go to last post

  9. Speedometer accuracy

    I have not seen it discussed to date... Where does the speedometer display get it's data from? Is it calculated from the wheel turning rate, or is...

    Started by kmg, 07-30-2011 08:17 PM
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    solar_dave
    06-27-2012 04:57 PM Go to last post

  10. Volt and TED 5000 - Problems?

    Hello, I recently purchased the TED 5000 with 4 MTUs. I figured this would be a good place to post because there are other techy type TED users...

    Started by Eric99, 05-01-2012 01:24 PM
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    gar
    06-27-2012 03:22 PM Go to last post

  11. New plot features on voltstats.net .. see you progress in improving

    A new feature has been added to voltstats.net to help volt drivers better understand their usage. I though I'd share these here with some...

    Started by tboult, 06-26-2012 09:31 AM
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    AmpOhm
    06-26-2012 10:28 PM Go to last post

  12. Ampera sighting

    Look what I followed across 13 Mile Rd. to the Tech Center this morning! Pete Foss GM R&D

    Started by petefoss, 06-22-2011 07:00 AM
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    banadictaustin
    06-26-2012 01:23 PM Go to last post

  13. Battery drainage

    I am new to this forum and new to Volt ownership but I am an independent auto repair shop owner and am interested in learning everything I can about...

    Started by djskii02, 06-09-2012 12:05 AM
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    banadictaustin
    06-25-2012 02:31 PM Go to last post

  14. Sport mode ... not to reduce efficiency over normal mode. Really?

    Quote from: Living With the Chevy Volt: the First 1300 Miles ( http://gm-volt.com/2010/11/29/living-with-the-chevy-volt-the-first-1300-miles/ ) ...

    Started by scottf200, 12-01-2010 09:56 AM
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    efficiency, normal mode, sports mode
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    scottf200
    06-20-2012 12:25 AM Go to last post

  15. V2G with Volt?

    Got a call today from a longtime EV/solar research engineer friend of mine at the nation’s leading solar research institute, who is running a...

    Started by Charles Whalen, 06-19-2012 07:32 PM
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    bonaire
    06-19-2012 08:19 PM Go to last post

  16. Poll Poll: Speculation on upgrades for 2012-2014 Volt?

    Just thought I'd do some armchair-quarterbacking and predict some of the features or changes that may be coming within the next few years for the...

    Started by igotzzoom, 12-23-2010 01:27 PM
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    future models, range extender, smaller battery, volt
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    rmay635703
    06-13-2012 10:43 PM Go to last post

  17. Cost for next unit off the line: 1/6 of the sticker?

    A friend of mine claimed to me that for GM vehicles, the cost to produce the next unit of a given model is 1/6 of the sticker price. Put simply, if...

    Started by nater, 06-11-2012 10:51 AM
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    nater
    06-12-2012 03:44 PM Go to last post

  18. How does changing the battery chemistry raise the miles per KWH or (MPGe)??

    First, is miles per KWH basically the same thing as MPGe but just scaled up to a gallon? Gallon is about 33 KWH so adding .5 KWH to the 16 KWH...

    Started by MrEnergyCzar, 06-08-2012 12:03 AM
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    mpge
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    Jedi2155
    06-09-2012 04:34 AM Go to last post

  19. Why does it take less total energy to fast charge?

    What is the reason it takes about .5 KWH less to recharge the battery on 240v? Is it strictly because it does it faster thus the idle Volt draw is...

    Started by MrEnergyCzar, 06-06-2012 07:57 PM
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    240v, charging, spx
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    Slapshot28
    06-07-2012 03:49 PM Go to last post

  20. Engine Assisted Heating and Engine Assisted Heating (Plugged‐In). What does it mean?

    On page 56 (Instruments and Controls) of the 2012 Volt owners manual I found two new features that state Engine Assisted Heating and Engine Assisted...

    Started by BlackVolt, 09-29-2011 09:16 AM
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    scottf200
    06-07-2012 02:56 PM Go to last post
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