Volt to be rated at 100mpg?
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Is that how they plan to gauge it? Thats pretty lame if so, you won't always be able to charge it if you stop somewhere.
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"It's a huge milestone to beat 100 mpg. It's bragging rights," said Rebecca Lindland, an analyst at Global Insight Inc. in Lexington, Massachusetts. "To many people, GM is just about gas-guzzling SUVs. They never get credit for fuel economy. If Toyota were doing the Volt, they would be having parades and waving flags."
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GM isn't telling porkies if the Volt is capable of consistent 40miles between charges. By that, I mean there are no unbelievable claims made of the Volt. The car is designed for a specific audience and probably wouldn't suit most persons.
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Keep in mind that CAFE and EPA use different tests and produce different numbers. Generally, CAFE is more generous, but we'll have to see how they measure cars like the Volt.
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My guess is 40 miles on battery, and 60 miles on 1 gallon worth of charge, for a total of 100 miles and one gallon.