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The Chevy Volt is a neo-con's wet dream. They just can't seem to stop talking about it!
The Volt is an environmentalist liberal's wet dream. It makes no business sense at all and it's contribution to the environment is no where near the hype. I like the technology package, but it's the price for the room, performance, and fuel economy that makes it a deal breaker for many buyers with enough cash to purchase such a vehicle.
That's the Chevy Cruze, no the Volt, which while sharing chassis, aren't actually the same car. They have two entirely different drive-trains.
So, while it's fascinating that a couple of people have complained about car-fires in the Cruze, that doesn't necessarily translate directly to the Volt.
Oops, my mistake. Sorry. You're right, same platform, different power train. Don't you wish more people here would be willing to admit their mistake?
The Volt is an environmentalist liberal's wet dream. It makes no business sense at all and it's contribution to the environment is no where near the hype. I like the technology package, but it's the price for the room, performance, and fuel economy that makes it a deal breaker for many buyers with enough cash to purchase such a vehicle.
Auto-manufactures seem to disagree, as just about every manufacturer has or is developing an electric vehicle.
Honda's electric-car mpg eye-popping, as is its cost
Honda Fit EV $12,000 above the cost of a regular Fit will be offered as a lease in limited areas.
The Nissan Leaf EV starts around $30,000 and has a range of maybe 100 miles depending on the driver as well as road and climate conditions. It also requires a 240volt charging station that cost roughly $2,500 including shipping, parts, and labor to install thus raising the price close to 35,000 before sales taxes. It takes a government tax break to bring it within a little more than $25,000 total for a vehicle you might get a hundred miles on a full charge. Rechargeable batteries don't hold a charge well as they get older so the longer you own it, the less miles you'll have available. Test Drive: 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car review - chicagotribune.com
The Mitsubishi I-miev car is even smaller and only around 70 mile range again for around $30,000. And it's the ugliest car made today in my opinion. 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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Auto-manufactures seem to disagree, as just about every manufacturer has or is developing an electric vehicle.
The Volt is an environmentalist liberal's wet dream. It makes no business sense at all and it's contribution to the environment is no where near the hype. I like the technology package, but it's the price for the room, performance, and fuel economy that makes it a deal breaker for many buyers with enough cash to purchase such a vehicle.
Hey, I think the Volt is a great idea. It looks like a Pontiac chewing on a lemon,
and will turn into a firebird (if you let it sit for a week or so) in your garage.
I think every car museum in the nation needs one. It could sit next to the corvair & the nash .
Hey, I think the Volt is a great idea. It looks like a Pontiac chewing on a lemon,
and will turn into a firebird (if you let it sit for a week or so) in your garage.
I think every car museum in the nation needs one. It could sit next to the corvair & the nash .
And the Pinto, Fiero, and Vega (massive oil leaks).
Please explain why O's GM would recall and make fire prevention fixes to the Volt if:
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The Volt is not under recall.
No really, it's not a fire risk.
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