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One would think that the Toyota dealers would support EV charging. If you live or work near one, maybe they would let you use their outlets for a...
Based on the technical descriptions, the Prius seems to be using a more complicated system than the Volt and burn more gas on daily commute of 50...
From wiki "General Motors has avoided the use of the term "hybrid" when describing its Voltec designs, even after the carmaker revealed that...
Here's an ideal situation that would be a good fit for a Volt. You live about 30 miles from work and your employer is providing free charging...
I'm talking about 60 - 65 mpg average of the entire trip. Typically, the distance is about 10 miles.
The following is from gm-volt.com Q: How is the Chevy Volt different than other cars[IMG] on the road? A: The car is a plug-in range-extended...
Good point. Also when driving at low speed, you'll be gliding with ICE off and not turning. At high speed, even if you get a chance to glide,...
It's difficult to compare. VOLT is great for people who use it for work and then charge the car at the end of the day. But when you take it to...
I was talking to "SLOW_RR"
That's correct. The gas generator charges the batteries and the batteries drive the electric motor(s). Normally, the gas generator will not kick...
Whatever you say pal. If you like to think the VOLT is the same as Prius Plug in under the hood, go right ahead. LOL
I just came back from a 10 mile trip using all local roads 35 mile speed limit. Outside temp was 84, I set my a/c to 78 using Auto mode. My MPG...
If I'm not mistaken, the Volt came onto the market before PIP. The VOLT is a true EV with a gas generator to extend its range. PIP is a gas...
I live on a planet where the number speaks for itself. Back in 2004 when my friend first got his Prius, the sales numbers were poor. I didn't...
Rebates and incentives are not effective. Before I got my Prius, I was driving my SUV and I was still greener than my friend who own a Prius...
Nothing is free. If you read my previous posting, I said PPI becomes more of a good buy as you could steal more from others. Getting free...
Even thought the TV show "Revolution" is a fictional story, I'm thinking how people would treat each others if we end up in a situation where...
Anytime you ask the car to do more work, it'll lower the MPG. However, how much lower will depend on outside temperature, cabin temperature, and...
The general recommendation is you should use ICE when you need the extra power and switch to battery when you don't. The should give you the...
Thanks for the post. I just wanted to point out that too many people are over concerned about short trips. Short trips aren't as bad as one may...
