Is the Chevy volt really an electric car?
unplugged-Pro-Peace questioned:
OR is it just a really excellent hybrid? i reflect its just a really excellent hybrid. sure, it goes 60 miles using electricity, but then the gas generator kicks in…its a joke, 60 miles?
i can make my own car gripping with those ancient equipment lead acid batteries to have 90 miles array… wtf, its a joke… why so modest array? is chevorlet tiresome to show that electricity is impractical? run of the mill, the tesla roadster gets 250 miles and does 0-60 in 3.7 seconds…
so is the chevy volt really an gripping car, or is it just a really excellent hybrid?
Are you disappointed? Chevy Volt?
Eddie® questioned:
I was so excited about the possibility of having a completely sustainable battery run automobile. I was looking forwards to seeing a creditable American hybrid car competing with the import hybrids. Until I read this condition… http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=132112
Chevy Volt?
eyedoc999 questioned:
Do you reflect Chevy is really inane to go into production for this thought car?
For those of you that don’t know about it, it is called a “plug-in hybrid”. Plugging it in is discretionary. By plugging it in the wall socket at night, it recharges the batteries. This results in the first 40 miles life used completely by batteries, importance if your daylight go back and into the planet is less than 20 miles each way, you would never use a drop of gasoline. With 40 miles, the gasoline motor takes over propeling the car and recharging the batteries at the same time. In a 60 mile trip, you will probably average 150 mpg. If you do not choose to plug in the car, it has a array of about 640 miles on it’s 12 gallon tank. 0 to 60 in 8 seconds, 160 hp, 236 lbs torque, top speed of 120 mph.
GM’s big mistake with the Chevy Volt, how would you fix it?
Trekd questioned:
In the admittance, market studies shows that this car must sell at around $20,000 to be competitive and save GM.
Now the price has ballooned up to $40,000 by the time the car is on the outlet baffle.
The Chevy Volt is not a hybrid, but a right gripping car with a battery pack and a small gas 1 liter 3-cylinder engine that generates electricity only when the battery pack runs low, also called total mode. While the car is in total mode, the engine generates electricity to the gripping motors AND charges the batteries. The engine itself is not physically collectively to the wheels.
It does not have an engine/transmission drivetrain like any additional car, even the Toyoto Prius has the traditional engine/transmission drivetrain (it just has a battery pack added on).
Here’s the huge mistake: The wits for the high cost boost is the battery equipment is subdue in its ahead of schedule stages and very pricey.
Here’s the huge question: If the Chevy Volt gets 50 MPG while in total mode, why not just skip the total battery equipment and make the car with just the gas engine to grant the electricity?
That would place the price well below the $20,000, reduces the consequence of the car, adds more interior room, makes it competitive with the Prius, the modest engine can be basically replaced if worn, swapped for a better cleaner one, or swapped for a diesel one that can run on biofuels.
The question: What do you reflect GM must’ve done?
Electronic Fuel Injection?
enrodude questioned:
I am thought on rebuilding a classic Impala and all depending on the original engine’s condition will probaby exchange it with a more efficient small block 350 pen.
My question is:
Is it possible to bed in a EFI on the current engine if it doesnt need to be altered to better the fuel efficiency?
Apparently the ancient classic cars had something like 10 to 15MPG and some of my friends told me that a EFI would give you better fuel ecconomy.
What must I do?
Chat the engine for a rebuilt 350 small block pen engine no matter if the current one facility excellent or not or just add a EFI if that is possible to the original engine?
Would you buy a Chevy Volt? Please explain your answer?
Julius S questioned:
The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in run hybrid vehicle by General Motors, with production probable to start in 2010. The company has avoided the use of the term “hybrid,” preferring to call it an gripping vehicle with a “array extender” (“total array gripping vehicle” or EREV), due to its top. This complex, but, is typically referred to as a run hybrid.
The vehicle is designed to run decently on electricity from on-board batteries for up to 40 miles (64 km), or about half the array of GM’s first gripping car, the EV1 — a generous ample interval to take in the day after day commutes of 75% of Americans, which averages around 33 miles (53 km). With the use of a small domestic combustion engine driving a generator to potential the gripping motor, the vehicle’s array is potentially increased to 360 miles (579 km) on the highway (and which can be total for very long trips by conventional refueling). The battery pack will be rejuvenated by the on-board engine and can also be rejuvenated by plugging the car in.
In the United States, the Volt will be eligible for $7,500 tax credit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt
Electronic Fuel Injection?
enrodude questioned:
I am thought on rebuilding a classic Impala and all depending on the original engine’s condition will probaby exchange it with a more efficient small block 350 pen.
My question is:
Is it possible to bed in a EFI on the current engine if it doesnt need to be altered to better the fuel efficiency?
Apparently the ancient classic cars had something like 10 to 15MPG and some of my friends told me that a EFI would give you better fuel ecconomy.
What must I do?
Chat the engine for a rebuilt 350 small block pen engine no matter if the current one facility excellent or not or just add a EFI if that is possible to the original engine?
Do I still have plenty of time to get an 8-cylinder sports car and get a good deal on it?
sob_125 questioned:
Unfortunately, it’s looking like SUVs and sports cars and additional vehicles with guzzle gas are inane to stop life made and no one’s gonna buy them any longer. I would much very have an 8-cylinder like a Camaro Z28 or a Firebird TransAM. All else force be switching to tiny, unsafe, wimpy Hybrid cars that can’t take a hit in a collison and take all day to go from 0 to 60.
I wouldn’t wanna be spellbound dead in one of those degrading, hideous vehicles that I find to be a joke. I would much have that 300+ HP from a Firebird or a Camaro. They look more cool, are much closer, and are a modest safer in case of an accident.
I hope the decreased sales will mean lower prices, not the additional way around.
What chev truck engines have the best mileage?
Scrant questioned:
Looking to buy a (positively new) used fixed cab 4×4 1/2 ton (or maybe 3/4 ton) – I would prefer something with fuel efficiency but clad potential also. It would be used for ordinary duty hualing irregularly. Any suggestions?
What are the best upgrades for a 1999 Chevy Blazer?
curtis_wade_11 questioned:
I guess I’m looking for the most cost efficient way to boost fuel efficiency, pony potential, or resale regard. Thankfulness in advance.
What are the best upgrades for a 1999 Chevy Blazer?
curtis_wade_11 questioned:
I guess I’m looking for the most cost efficient way to boost fuel efficiency, pony potential, or resale regard. Thankfulness in advance.
Which Chevy Tahoe saves gas better, the hybrid or the flex fuel?
jesse g questioned:
I am preparation to trade my older tahoe for the newer tahoe. The wits I am compelling into account switching to the newer tahoe is that Chevy recently came up with the fuel state tahoes (hybrid, flexfuel). I am not really sure what the diffenece is, but I want to know maybe the stats on both vehicles. I do some roving with the Family tree tree and some community driving, plus my wife uses to go back and into the planet to work at an approximite 20 mile interval. Does anyone know a website or the pledge to where I can find more in rank.
What is the difference(mechanically) in the ecotec motors from the cavalier to the cobalt?
Ciao! questioned:
I want to know how they achieved privileged fuel efficiency and more potential at the same time.
Which Chevy Tahoe saves gas better, the hybrid or the flex fuel?
jesse g questioned:
I am preparation to trade my older tahoe for the newer tahoe. The wits I am compelling into account switching to the newer tahoe is that Chevy recently came up with the fuel state tahoes (hybrid, flexfuel). I am not really sure what the diffenece is, but I want to know maybe the stats on both vehicles. I do some roving with the Family tree tree and some community driving, plus my wife uses to go back and into the planet to work at an approximite 20 mile interval. Does anyone know a website or the pledge to where I can find more in rank.
What is the gas mileage of an 03-05 Chevy Impala or Pontiac Grand Prix?
jacquelinex024 questioned:
I am looking for a new car, and i’d prefer not to give up stylishness for fuel efficiency. I really like Chevy Impalas and Pontiac Grand Prixs. What is the gas mileage of an 03-05 translation of any of these cars?
What chev truck engines have the best mileage?
Scrant questioned:
Looking to buy a (positively new) used fixed cab 4×4 1/2 ton (or maybe 3/4 ton) – I would prefer something with fuel efficiency but clad potential also. It would be used for ordinary duty hualing irregularly. Any suggestions?
What is the gas mileage of an 03-05 Chevy Impala or Pontiac Grand Prix?
jacquelinex024 questioned:
I am looking for a new car, and i’d prefer not to give up stylishness for fuel efficiency. I really like Chevy Impalas and Pontiac Grand Prixs. What is the gas mileage of an 03-05 translation of any of these cars?
Does anyone else think the concept of a hybrid Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon is hilarious?
fleckenstien questioned:
Don’t get me incorrect, I’m a fan of huge cars, my first car was an ‘85 blazer. But sincerely guys. You’r compelling the largest vehicle you can buy and adding a HYBRID to the lineup? If it makes cash for GM, they can go yet to be and do no matter what they want, but when I reflect of hybrid I want to see something like a malibu or treaty, both of which already have the equipment. If we’re tiresome to use less oil, we just need to buy smaller cars. With a hybrid tahoe, your just ignoring the problem to get a slight warm feeling surrounded by while subdue enjoying your rhinocerous of a car.
Who knows anything about the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid due out in late 2007?
BugsySkybone questioned:
My sales job requires, among additional equipment, driving a lot of miles. Often more than 1,000 miles per week. It also requires a lasting vehicle that does well off-road–often on farms, construction sites and in the snow. I’ve been driving a luxury sedan (that get’s Splendid mileage) for a long time, but have gotten for For myself in some tough situations that have caught up nearly needing a tow car and bottoming out on approximate roads. I like a sizeable vehicle for transporting clients (and friends on the weekends) and I need one that can soubriquet snow and off-roading. I’m in sales and in the Midwest, so an American car is likey a excellent thought as well–thus my appeal in the Tahoe. But I can’t justify export a vehicle that guzzles gas (especially with prices inane up everyday), so I’m compelling into account coming up until next year. What type of mileage can I guess from the Tahoe Hybrid high and mighty I cut off the fuel and batter to gripping when possible? Any additional vehicles to deliberate?
HYBRID ELECTRIC CARS. How much will one of those Chevy Volts cost when they come out in 2010?
“Kh a a a a a n n” ! ! questioned:
I perfectly, perfectly want one.
By all accounts you’ll be able to plug it in at night, and in the daylight you can handbook for 40 MILES without using gas! Awe-inspiring!
How much will they cost?
