Article Comments - 2011 Chevrolet Volt First Look

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2011 Chevrolet Volt First Look - The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is both more conventional than you might have been lead to believe and quite a bit more advanced than most potential buyers will know. (more)

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#31 of 46 Re: Still wondering [kdhspyder] by coldcranker Sep 26, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Sep 26, 2008 3:35 pm) "In outside dimensions if's about the size of a Corolla/Civic." The Volt is going to be much wider than those cars. Gives it more stability and a better look. Two inches wider than the Prius, and also 2 inches longer. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Sep 26, 2008 6:59 pm) coldcranker (Sep 27, 2008 5:40 am) kdhspyder (Sep 27, 2008 7:58 am)
#32 of 46 Re: Still wondering [coldcranker] by kdhspyder Sep 26, 2008 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: coldcranker (Sep 26, 2008 5:02 pm) I will repeat my former statement... "In outside dimensions if's about the size of a Corolla/Civic." Volt outside dimensions as per GM's press release 177.0" OAL 70.8" OAW 56.3" OAH From Edmunds herein on the Corolla outside dimensions 178.7" OAL 69.3" OAW 57.7" OAH Thus.............. The Volt is about an inch and a half shorter an inch and a half wider an inch and a half lower In other words "In outside dimensions if's about the size of a Corolla/Civic." Replies to this message: coldcranker (Sep 27, 2008 5:40 am) kdhspyder (Sep 27, 2008 7:58 am)
#33 of 46 Re: Still wondering [kdhspyder] by coldcranker Sep 27, 2008 (5:40 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Sep 26, 2008 6:59 pm) KDHSPYDER, You forgot to mention the Civic. And, like I said, the Volt will be wider. Thanks for proving my point. Width means a lot where roominess is concerned. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Sep 27, 2008 7:58 am)
#34 of 46 Re: Still wondering [coldcranker] by kdhspyder Sep 27, 2008 (7:58 am)
Replying to: coldcranker (Sep 27, 2008 5:40 am) If you missed the word 'about' it implies 'not exactly the same'. The statement remains accurate. Quibble elsewhere.
#35 of 46 Re: Still wondering [kdhspyder] by tpe Sep 29, 2008 (10:26 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Sep 26, 2008 3:35 pm) 40 miles gas-free would save me about 25% of my annual gas bill plus then the cost of electricity. Unless the vehicle you are currently driving gets over 50 mpg you'd save more on gas driving a Volt than the person who typically only drives 30 miles a day. There's no one vehicle that is perfect for everyone. I believe either the Accord or Camry are the best selling car in the country however I can think of a lot of reasons why they wouln't be suitable for certain people. Something like 14 million vehicles will be sold in the US this year. And this is a terrible year. You don't need to appeal to a high percentage of buyers to sell out the relatively small number of plug-ins that will be available the first few years. The hope is that as production of these vehicles ramps up the price will come down and a charging infrastructure will take shape. Seems reasonable to me.
#36 of 46 by xiaohuaxing Oct 08, 2008 (8:36 pm)
"The real production Volt will come with [...] a door on the front fender for the recharging port" "The recharging port is supposed to be hidden under this trim piece. Unfortunately the standard plug port chosen by government regulators is too big to fit." (picture captions) HUH?? Where are they getting their info? http://www.gm-volt.com/e/volt_port.jpg
#37 of 46 all electric drive by pisulino Oct 17, 2008 (4:35 pm)
40 miles of electric drive range will allow me to get to work and back everyday without ever having the need to switch to the gasoline engine. So the question is.....why not making a full electric vehicle for city drivers without the need for a gasoline engine? The other question is, what problems will my gasoline engine experience over time by not being used very frequently? Replies to this message: peralta (Oct 18, 2008 4:08 am) nedzel (Oct 20, 2008 9:20 am) pisulino (Oct 20, 2008 7:29 pm) tpe (Oct 21, 2008 4:56 am) and 2 more... nedzel (Oct 21, 2008 5:26 am) and 2 more...
#38 of 46 Re: all electric drive [pisulino] by peralta Oct 18, 2008 (4:08 am)
Replying to: pisulino (Oct 17, 2008 4:35 pm) That would be a very nice and cheaper variation of Volt. Besides the $38,000 4 passenger HEV, it should also be offered as a ~ $30,000 all electric 5 passenger car with battery redistributed to the former location of the gas tank and the engine bay.
#39 of 46 Re: all electric drive [pisulino] by nedzel Oct 20, 2008 (9:20 am)
Replying to: pisulino (Oct 17, 2008 4:35 pm) "So the question is.....why not making a full electric vehicle for city drivers without the need for a gasoline engine?" Because, as they found with the EV1, then people are always worried about getting stranded somewhere when they run out of battery charge. That greatly limited the market for the EV1. Replies to this message: pisulino (Oct 20, 2008 7:29 pm) tpe (Oct 21, 2008 4:56 am) pisulino (Oct 21, 2008 6:10 pm) and 1 more... nedzel (Oct 21, 2008 5:26 am) michael2003 (Oct 21, 2008 5:57 am) and 1 more...
#40 of 46 Re: all electric drive [nedzel] by pisulino Oct 20, 2008 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: nedzel (Oct 20, 2008 9:20 am) Yes, but the EV1 was using 90's technology. The reliability of today's batteries is way better I have an electric moped that I use and it gives me something like a 35 mile range, I charge it every second day and I have never been stranded and that is a cheap made in china moped. They could implement a small backup battery pack as a reserve for that matter. Something like.... a red light flashing and notifying you that the vehicle is low in primary batteries and it's switching to the reserve pack - let's say 10 miles. There are no more excuses for not having a 100% gasoline free vehicle for city drivers anymore. The electrics and hybrids offerings fall short from what can be done with today's technologies. Imagine the increase on the vehicle's range by removing the weight associated with all the components required to sustain the gasoline engine!! Not to mention space for more batteries...... Replies to this message: tpe (Oct 21, 2008 4:56 am) pisulino (Oct 21, 2008 6:10 pm) tpe (Oct 22, 2008 4:38 am) nedzel (Oct 21, 2008 5:26 am) michael2003 (Oct 21, 2008 5:57 am) tpe (Oct 21, 2008 6:19 am)