Chevy Volt goes production?
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I didn't say it would be the only one, or even suggest such. All I said is that it is my opinion that the hydrogen Volt seems like a favorite. Or, like it could be the most feasible today.
A lot of people at Volt Forum think GM should get behind the development of a battery with a smaller range then build their way up. Instead of a full 40 mile range on the battery, why not 10 or 20?
Take things from there. People want this car now.
A lot of people at Volt Forum think GM should get behind the development of a battery with a smaller range then build their way up. Instead of a full 40 mile range on the battery, why not 10 or 20?
Take things from there. People want this car now.
And as far as the smaller ranges go, I also say "why not"? ANY range where you're not using a drop of gasoline is a good range to start. People want this car now, and GM needs people to want this car now. This is the car that makes the import loving, "domestics only build gas guzzling SUVs" people sit up and take notice. But that only happens when it is in a showroom.
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More news on Hydrogen.
General Motors plans to have hydrogen fueled vehicles in its showrooms sometime in 2011 or 2012. Burns also said that "post-2012, the goal is to ramp up production to about a million vehicles a year, worldwide."
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You have to understand that California is used as a "warming pool" by the EPA for developing and piloting emissions standards. They're not just a bunch of whackos making their own rules. Most changes that start in California are usually made law across the rest of the country after a few years to verify that there are no major stumbling blocks with the more stringent regulations.
CARB (and the EPA) can be pretty damn ridiculous (and too powerful) IMO.
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Some things missing is this thread, the volt has a 12 gallon gas tank, should get about 50 mpg. Add that to the 40 miles on electric and Bam, 640 mile range. They estimated 50 mpg WITH accessories running. I feel a price of about $25-27K will be acceptable. The car is hot and it will get awesome media coverage, they can ask for more than low 20's and get it. Check solstice prices, still in the high 20's. Saw a used one for 29K at a ford dealer. They were supposed to be LOW 20's, like 20,995 to start, good luck finding one.
Why 40 miles on electric battery and not 10-20? Because middle and upperclass America live in the suburbs and the average daily commute is creeping up on 30 miles a day. The average in the SE metros like ATL and Nashville is 35-37 miles. The 40 mile charge is suppose to cost about 1 dollar. I just hope they can build it sooner rather than later. Hopefully the battery guys come through and its 30 months rather than 36. When did the clock start ticking, at naias?
Why 40 miles on electric battery and not 10-20? Because middle and upperclass America live in the suburbs and the average daily commute is creeping up on 30 miles a day. The average in the SE metros like ATL and Nashville is 35-37 miles. The 40 mile charge is suppose to cost about 1 dollar. I just hope they can build it sooner rather than later. Hopefully the battery guys come through and its 30 months rather than 36. When did the clock start ticking, at naias?
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"We hope the battery can catch up to us and it is not too far out in the future," said Tony Posawatz, vehicle line director for the Volt. "It is probably sooner than most people think."
GM plans to price the Volt at a premium over the standard compact price of $20,000 and make it "accessible to a larger volume of potential customers," Posawatz said.
GM plans to price the Volt at a premium over the standard compact price of $20,000 and make it "accessible to a larger volume of potential customers," Posawatz said.
Not to take this topic off...but Solstice now starts at $22,000. Not bad for a car that based at $19,995 when it debuted. GM did that car right.
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Holy tree hugger batman!
The electricity required to charge the Volts battery costs about $1 using the national average for a kwhr. With all these CFL's being bought and electronics becoming more efficient whats the problem?
Actually more windmills and solar panels would be a good idea. A 3 foot by 3 foot square of solar panel can produce 1 kwhr. By building one in the roof of the Volt it could have you recharged after a long day at work. I am really considering putting a few panels on my next house. The payback time was 6 years last time I looked. But with energy prices soaring that could be halved.
The electricity required to charge the Volts battery costs about $1 using the national average for a kwhr. With all these CFL's being bought and electronics becoming more efficient whats the problem?
Actually more windmills and solar panels would be a good idea. A 3 foot by 3 foot square of solar panel can produce 1 kwhr. By building one in the roof of the Volt it could have you recharged after a long day at work. I am really considering putting a few panels on my next house. The payback time was 6 years last time I looked. But with energy prices soaring that could be halved.
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Not to mention coal fired plants aren't that bad and it's alot easier to "scrub" one stack than a million cars.
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