It seems to me that it's at least possible that the connections could oxidize on the outside without actually degrading connectivity. I wonder if that could be determined with an ohmmeter.

But the...

My insurance rates (Allstate) doubled when we replaced our Toyota Prien with Chevy Volts. The Volts did cost more so I expected some increase, but not that much.
I've been too lazy to switch to...

They do tack on a charge ($2?) to send a paper bill. I was vexed when I noticed it, because I had asked them if the total amount would be the same either way (credit card vs. mailed bill) and the rep...

I'm sorry you were unhappy with your SPX Power Xpress, and glad that you are pleased with your GE WattStation.

I wonder why the WattStation hums when charging. (I wouldn't be concerned about it,...

I have been mindful of the frequency difference (60Hz USA, 50Hz Europe) but I hadn't considered the difference between having one 220V leg (and one neutral) vs. having two 110V legs (out of phase, so...

I like the design of this product: http://charge-amps.com/um-evse

http://charge-amps.com/Content/Images/UM-EVSE/IMG_6558_500x333.jpg

I guess all the electronics are inside the J1772 connector...

We are a two-Volt family, but we ordered them both in August 2010, so we do not conform to your scenario.

The first Volt arrived in December 2010; the second in March 2011.

What brand is this thing? http://www.ebay.com/itm/251231528192

The auction description doesn't say. Correction: It's a "Electric Vehicle Institute" W-13. Amazon link:...

I must not be seeing the same ads others are seeing, but FYI Clipper Creek is selling their LCS-25 (which is 208V-240V only, no 120V) for $600 "March Madness Sale - Special Pricing - Limited Time...

To anyone maintaining a list of EVSEs, I would suggest including a link to http://code.google.com/p/open-evse/ for those that one to build their own.
I bought a Coulomb CT500 for my garage a couple...

Point taken, but in this particular case it worked out ok. The right front tire would have had to be replaced, regardless of how worn it was, due to the gouge in the sidewall. [edit: I'm pretty sure...

The Volt I bought in December, 2010, failed safety inspection because of a flaw in the sidewall of the front right tire.

It turns out both front tires were pretty darn worn, even though they have...

Evidently issue ""12020 Customer Satisfaction - Driver Airbag Inspection" applies also to the Chevy Sonic. See http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/t1696/

When I took in Volt #1582 on Monday this also came up. But when I took in Volt #341 this afternoon it didn't come up, only the battery reinforcement and 120v cable ones did. I'm not sure how to...

Are you concerned about sound quality, or the user interface?

It sounds better than I expected it to, but the user interface does drive me nuts. Some of the interface issues could probably be...

Hmm. I just got my 110v EVSE (the one that came with the car more than a year ago) replaced under GM customer satisfaction update 11188 but the cord is still orange, not black. [update: I just...

That is very interesting. What's weird is that (IIRC) the 2012, but not the 2011, Volt qualifies for California HOV lanes. (This is due to paperwork issues, not to changes in the Volt's design,...

Yup, 2011 personal property tax exceeded $1000 for my Volt in Fairfax County.

I took a different survey where the max for MPG was 150. I would have gone higher, but given the limitation I put 150.

Yes, it plays the long MP3 file fine (though I haven't tried a 19-hour one) but the display tops out at
100 minutes.

Also if you're substantially into a long MP3 and inadvertently press the -> or...