More Volt teasers
09-08-2008, 12:20 PM
#2
If they can get this car to market for around $35k, they will stand the car world on it's head. 40 miles before onboard motor needs to start to charge the battery will cover most of the daily commuters in America. Imagine only needing to fill the gas tank once a month for the longer trips where the onboard gas motor needs to fire to charge the onboard battery. Otherwise, just plug that baby into the outlet when you get home in the evening.
Electric motor only powers the wheels, gas motor is only for charging the battery. Makes the Prius look like a POS.
Electric motor only powers the wheels, gas motor is only for charging the battery. Makes the Prius look like a POS.
09-08-2008, 01:35 PM
#3
How much will it cost to recharge fully, assuming you only use up the 40 mile electrico-only range EXACTLY each day? IE, what's the cost of using just electricity in the car? Any idea?
09-08-2008, 01:43 PM
#4
First, the Chevy Volt battery pack is specified to be able to store 16 KWH of power.
Second, according to my electric bill, I pay 10.77 cents per KWH for electric supply plus 5.8 cents per KWH for electric delivery. This totals to 16.5 cents per KWH.
Next, to fully charge the Volt
Second, according to my electric bill, I pay 10.77 cents per KWH for electric supply plus 5.8 cents per KWH for electric delivery. This totals to 16.5 cents per KWH.
Next, to fully charge the Volt
09-08-2008, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by QUIKAG,Sep 8 2008, 03:20 PM
If they can get this car to market for around $35k, they will stand the car world on it's head. 40 miles before onboard motor needs to start to charge the battery will cover most of the daily commuters in America. Imagine only needing to fill the gas tank once a month for the longer trips where the onboard gas motor needs to fire to charge the onboard battery. Otherwise, just plug that baby into the outlet when you get home in the evening.
Electric motor only powers the wheels, gas motor is only for charging the battery. Makes the Prius look like a POS.
Electric motor only powers the wheels, gas motor is only for charging the battery. Makes the Prius look like a POS.
09-08-2008, 03:01 PM
#6
[QUOTE=QUIKAG,Sep 8 2008, 03:43 PM] First, the Chevy Volt battery pack is specified to be able to store 16 KWH of power.
Second, according to my electric bill, I pay 10.77 cents per KWH for electric supply plus 5.8 cents per KWH for electric delivery. This totals to 16.5 cents per KWH.
Next, to fully charge the Volt
Second, according to my electric bill, I pay 10.77 cents per KWH for electric supply plus 5.8 cents per KWH for electric delivery. This totals to 16.5 cents per KWH.
Next, to fully charge the Volt
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09-08-2008, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Sep 8 2008, 05:01 PM
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Put it up against a Prius that gets 45mpg city fairly easily and it seems even less logical, considering a Prius can be had for well under $25K ($10K less).
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Put it up against a Prius that gets 45mpg city fairly easily and it seems even less logical, considering a Prius can be had for well under $25K ($10K less).
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