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Replying to: hoyahenry (Sep 22, 2008 4:13 pm)
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Replying to: tpe (Sep 23, 2008 5:14 am) Not the Volt. It's an EV and will have a range of 640 miles, per GM. That's more than a lot of gasoline cars. But I understand you were speaking in generalities and in that respect you are correct - most PURE EVs (no generator on board like the Volt) will definitely have a lower range than ICE vehicles. But consider this possibility: Consider that in the future people will do these things to cope with the high price and lower availability of gasoline: 1. Move closer to work. 2. Use an EV or PHEV as their commute vehicle. 3. Rent a gasoline-powered car or SUV ONLY when they need to take a trip. That would solve a lot of the expected "long term problems" related to converting a whole fleet over to EVs or PHEVs.
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Please go to this discussion to post your comments about the article. Article Comments - 2011 Chevy Volt First Look |
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Replying to: 2doorpost (Sep 20, 2008 6:33 am) When you read many of the posts in the forums you'll see a common thread of....we need bigger cars, more horsepower, etc. Detroit builds what people ask for. |
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Replying to: larsb (Sep 23, 2008 5:56 am) I think people will/are trying to do that. But with two workers in a family, the frequency of job changes these days, limitatiions of moving while owning a home and the prices of in-city houses, I think it is limited. Other ideas are four day work weeks and more telecommuting. . 2. Use an EV or PHEV as their commute vehicle .I am in the camp that thinks partial use vehicles will have a problem for some time. Listening to the nay sayers on EVs, we find that range limitations are the prime negative...well that and price. If you have a PHEV and/or whatever we call a Volt, it is pretty much an all purpose sedan. That said if you could make an BOEV that functions like a real car and has a range of 75+ miles you would probably find a decent amount of takers...assuming you can make it for a price that rivals or beats a cheap subcompact 3. Rent a gasoline-powered car or SUV ONLY when they need to take a trip. Or just keep their current vehicle as a backup...but in the case of the Volt, you have a sedan for such purposes...one that will get great gas mileage on your trips and save the expense of renting.
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Replying to: reddroverr (Sep 23, 2008 9:54 am) It will gain more of a foothold now that gas prices are up. It is a real advantage to live a few blocks from where you work and be able to live without a car. |
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Let's talk about the Volts competitor! Nissan is working with NEC and has produced a battery with a 300 miles charge and it's been tested to last over 150,000 miles so far.... and will be in their 2011 Electric vehicle priced $10,000 less than the Volt. The Nissan/NEC partnership will create mass production and Nissan will be launching over a 1/2 dozen other models into the N. American market by 2012. It's time for GM to look to those creating proven and successful batteries and work on a Electric Vehicle we can actually afford. More details on the companyhere “Nissan firmly believes the ultimate solution for sustainable mobility lies in zero emission vehicles. Electric vehicles represent one clear strategic direction embedded in Nissan GT 2012, our new mid-term business plan,” said Carlos Tavares, executive vice president of Nissan.
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Replying to: giny1 (Sep 23, 2008 11:38 am) I'd like to, but they seem to want to keep a narrow focus here. Link to a thread or start one if none are appropriate. I haven't heard about anything with a 300 mile range. |
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=132112 
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