Thousands of car accident victims were left behind by the massive government bailouts of GM and Chrysler. The $50 billion rescue of GM and the restructuring of Chrysler allowed them to "wash away legal responsibility for car-accident victims who had won damages or had pending lawsuits," OMG just found out,NO VOLT FOR ME.
$41,000 for the car, what! It looks good. Only 4 passangers! Premium fuel and avg 35 mpg after 40 miles! Dammmm I thought I was going to get one. But of course another so called American car screw up. LISTEN GM gas and electric great idea. But use regular unleaded! Make it a 5 pass! Make sure my kids in the back have airbags! Good look, great idea. If I could fit my 3 kids in the back, use reg unleaded and sell for $25,000 - $30,000 then you will have a great thing! Not for me. Try again GM !
All somebody has to do is modify one of these cars with a generator head to a rear wheel so the battery is charging constantly, not just when you brake. It only takes 4 horse power to run the generator head to sufficiently charge this battery full time, there is no need for fuel at all or home charging. Big oil scrapped this project years ago because of this fact.
@stoneman127 The Leaf would be a great platform, we really don't need oil except for racing and lubrication and what not. As soon as Li batteries become more affordable or Leafs are in the used car market I will make one.
My lease is running out on my Toyota Matrix. Interesting enough, I had leased 2 Ford Tauraus previously and would have gone for a third lease on a new one, but Ford Motor credit turned me down (was never late on payments..they had changed their creidt requirments). Toyta offered the car I have now with no problem...go figure. I'm interested in this car and the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Both seem good and have the body size I'm looking for.
What about having recharging stations in all the gas stations. It could be a subscription service like cable t.v. Say #20.00 a month to the station chains you would use most. I always thought that the car industries could develop a a charging unit about the size of a shoe box. The gas station could hold a supply of 500, continually recharging. Users would go to the station, replace their used up pack for a recharged one. Gas stations could stay in business. Just a thought.
@stoneman127 nah. companies arnt friends like that. shell and other gas companies would end up lobbying the government to not have them but its possible. they already have seperate electric stations. they just need to hurry up and start building. they have some electric stations in California. like san deigo and l.a
I'm really impressed with the Chevy Volt, but my concern is that I live in an apartment complex where I don't have access to an electric source for recharge. Any suggestions if I were to purchase this car other than moving into a home. Really like what GM is offering here. Has considered a Toyota prius but the vehicle seems a little small. The Volt appears to be more roomier.
@interpol007 actually as weird as that sounds...that could work. Another idea would be to create a portable power pack that could be installed into the car itself. it would take some engineering skills...but the unit could be charged inside a home or apartment and then plugged into the car....hummm, I think I've found a new technology to share with GM...heee...heee...heee...heee
@stoneman127 which city do you live in? there is or will probally be an electric station built there. i know in L.a and new york, they have quite a bit.
Well it depends on how your apartment complex is designed. Do you have at least a private parking space? Electricians can basically install sockets anywhere. They are pretty good at it. All it would take is a charging unit. Ask your complex manager to see if you can install a charging point where your car is parked.
@heartlessvietboy Thanks for the info....not a bad idea. Actually, they would probably grant my request since I've been in their complex for 14 years (yes...I'm an apartment dweller). Thaks again.
@stoneman127 you technically don't "have" to recharge it. You could just run the gas engine to charge the batteries all the time and you'd still get the equivalent of about 55-60mpg
@stoneman127 Ok if you want to get that technical. The gas motor will run to keep the batteries charged within a certain "buffer" zone. If you wanted to, you could just never charge the batteries and just let the gas motor do all the work and always drive with the batteries in that buffer zone and still get an equivalent of about 55-60mpg.
@stoneman127 I live in a condo that I own and their is a 110 outlet that charges my Volt in the car port. You don't even have 110? Since its apartment complex (renting) maybe your next move will be more electric car friendly.
@audiohi you're just a chevy hater. the Leaf is ONLY electric with the same range as the volts but you won't for any farther unless you charge it...unlike the volt
The Nissan Leaf does not have the same range as the Chevrolet Volt. The Nissan Leaf goes 100 miles a charge. After that you have to stop at a charge station to re-charge. The Chevrolet Volt has an on-board generator which you can travel 350 miles before you need to refuel.
It's not just a Hybrid. It is a Plug-in Hybrid. Meaning you can drive on electricity. The Volt offers 40 miles of pure electric mode. The average American only travels 40 miles a day.
What is the hydrocarbon chain (chemical formula) for Diesel?? Are we still using Diesel or is it Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (using additives) to lessen pollution?
@heartlessvietboy I am not a petrol-chemist so I don't know the exact formulation of Diesel. However, I believe ultra low Sulfur Diesel is already being sold in the US. Even so the interest in Diesel, in this application, is its improved F/econ and CO2 emissions over conventional Gasoline engines. Reduced sulfur deals with primarily NOX emissions.
Great. Thanks. I'd figure they should sell it as Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel. To make it more known. Then more people would buy diesel because it emits less CO2. If Ultra-Low Sulfur diesel costs the same as regular gasoline, why not drive diesel? You get better mpg.
@heartlessvietboy Cost per mile, Diesel is better, but Diesel costs noticeably more which turns people off. US emission regs heavily regulate all emissions but CO2, where EU regs heavily weight CO2 emissions thus a huge Diesels market there. Emissions standards keep rising and Diesel tech from Europe isn't enough w/o the Urea/Blue additive also adding to cost. People aren't buying diesel because, even with higher gas prices, gasoline is still reads as cheaper.
@heartlessvietboy The process of combustion produces a huge number of chemical compounds. In the 1980s, the concern was smog and acid rain. Controlling emissions that led to those took precedent. Other pollutants were put ahead of CO2 and only recently was CO2 named a pollutant worthy of control. Again it comes back to cost. People don't want to spend to drive diesel. The EU heavily taxes cars based partly on CO2 emissions to steer the market. The US doesn't and won't tax emissions.
@heartlessvietboy Overall they pollute equally but differently. But Diesel engine technology generally will produce less CO2. The Higher F/econ, diesel typically offers, lends itself to the idea of "If you want lower emissions, then burn less fuel". In this way, Diesel is considered less polluting. But Diesel is basically thick low grade gasoline and so is no less polluting than Gasoline per mile driven.
i just love how it is made and works
paywalker1 1 month ago
Can't wait to get one.
NORCOAIR 2 months ago
Hope it will be soon in Ukraine
Artsev 2 months ago
@mtlryda 60km per 4 litres
aussietv2 2 months ago
2:49 that's messed up
MrJaycrazi169 3 months ago
The volt will be a bad memory in 5 years. All we are seeing is Hype. Most of it is paid for by Government Morors
compukenny 8 months ago
@compukenny is that why they are in production of their next electric car at this moment?
WDPlumbing 3 months ago
I will never buy a GM product again, they have screwed so many small people so many ways its just sad.
46Mongoose 8 months ago
@46Mongoose And???
lilgman191 7 months ago
Thousands of car accident victims were left behind by the massive government bailouts of GM and Chrysler. The $50 billion rescue of GM and the restructuring of Chrysler allowed them to "wash away legal responsibility for car-accident victims who had won damages or had pending lawsuits," OMG just found out,NO VOLT FOR ME.
DBSpy1 9 months ago
$41,000 for the car, what! It looks good. Only 4 passangers! Premium fuel and avg 35 mpg after 40 miles! Dammmm I thought I was going to get one. But of course another so called American car screw up. LISTEN GM gas and electric great idea. But use regular unleaded! Make it a 5 pass! Make sure my kids in the back have airbags! Good look, great idea. If I could fit my 3 kids in the back, use reg unleaded and sell for $25,000 - $30,000 then you will have a great thing! Not for me. Try again GM !
stangtrax 9 months ago
Premium fuel, why, WTF ?
stangtrax 9 months ago
After the first 40 miles, we are gonna enjoy damn noisy engine even when we stop...LOL
KatiushaVN4 9 months ago
So, this is a diesel locomotive plus a huge battery? Not impressed. I would prefer Prius. Or better yet, a TDi.
LeadHammer 9 months ago
All somebody has to do is modify one of these cars with a generator head to a rear wheel so the battery is charging constantly, not just when you brake. It only takes 4 horse power to run the generator head to sufficiently charge this battery full time, there is no need for fuel at all or home charging. Big oil scrapped this project years ago because of this fact.
46Mongoose 9 months ago
@46Mongoose Thanks for the info...had heard this sometime back. People in California are privately doing this now.
stoneman127 8 months ago
@stoneman127 The Leaf would be a great platform, we really don't need oil except for racing and lubrication and what not. As soon as Li batteries become more affordable or Leafs are in the used car market I will make one.
46Mongoose 8 months ago
/watch?v=y3V3trzcKQk
WhatThePresidentSays 9 months ago
My lease is running out on my Toyota Matrix. Interesting enough, I had leased 2 Ford Tauraus previously and would have gone for a third lease on a new one, but Ford Motor credit turned me down (was never late on payments..they had changed their creidt requirments). Toyta offered the car I have now with no problem...go figure. I'm interested in this car and the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Both seem good and have the body size I'm looking for.
stoneman127 10 months ago
i am confused. it has a gas motor will that need to get oil changes and maintenance etc?
also when the 40 miles are up the gas motor charges the battery while driving?
bradyischamp 10 months ago
What about having recharging stations in all the gas stations. It could be a subscription service like cable t.v. Say #20.00 a month to the station chains you would use most. I always thought that the car industries could develop a a charging unit about the size of a shoe box. The gas station could hold a supply of 500, continually recharging. Users would go to the station, replace their used up pack for a recharged one. Gas stations could stay in business. Just a thought.
stoneman127 10 months ago
@stoneman127 nah. companies arnt friends like that. shell and other gas companies would end up lobbying the government to not have them but its possible. they already have seperate electric stations. they just need to hurry up and start building. they have some electric stations in California. like san deigo and l.a
RefreshChannel 10 months ago
I'm really impressed with the Chevy Volt, but my concern is that I live in an apartment complex where I don't have access to an electric source for recharge. Any suggestions if I were to purchase this car other than moving into a home. Really like what GM is offering here. Has considered a Toyota prius but the vehicle seems a little small. The Volt appears to be more roomier.
stoneman127 1 year ago 4
@stoneman127 The solution to that would be a:
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...LONG EXTENSION CORD.
Hope that helps :D
kkjgg112391 1 year ago
@stoneman127 lots of extension cables?
interpol007 10 months ago
@interpol007 actually as weird as that sounds...that could work. Another idea would be to create a portable power pack that could be installed into the car itself. it would take some engineering skills...but the unit could be charged inside a home or apartment and then plugged into the car....hummm, I think I've found a new technology to share with GM...heee...heee...heee...heee
stoneman127 10 months ago
@stoneman127 which city do you live in? there is or will probally be an electric station built there. i know in L.a and new york, they have quite a bit.
RefreshChannel 10 months ago
Well it depends on how your apartment complex is designed. Do you have at least a private parking space? Electricians can basically install sockets anywhere. They are pretty good at it. All it would take is a charging unit. Ask your complex manager to see if you can install a charging point where your car is parked.
heartlessvietboy 10 months ago
@heartlessvietboy Thanks for the info....not a bad idea. Actually, they would probably grant my request since I've been in their complex for 14 years (yes...I'm an apartment dweller). Thaks again.
stoneman127 10 months ago
@stoneman127 you technically don't "have" to recharge it. You could just run the gas engine to charge the batteries all the time and you'd still get the equivalent of about 55-60mpg
92ASC 8 months ago
@92ASC Incorrect....can't drive and recharge at same time....defeats purpose of vehicle.
stoneman127 8 months ago
@stoneman127 Ok if you want to get that technical. The gas motor will run to keep the batteries charged within a certain "buffer" zone. If you wanted to, you could just never charge the batteries and just let the gas motor do all the work and always drive with the batteries in that buffer zone and still get an equivalent of about 55-60mpg.
So no I'm not wrong.
92ASC 8 months ago
@stoneman127 I live in a condo that I own and their is a 110 outlet that charges my Volt in the car port. You don't even have 110? Since its apartment complex (renting) maybe your next move will be more electric car friendly.
WDPlumbing 3 months ago
Its a hyrbid..whats the big deal? Welcome to the club Chevy, its about time you caught up to the year 1997.
The Leaf is fully electric. The volt is far too little too late.
audiohi 1 year ago
@audiohi you're just a chevy hater. the Leaf is ONLY electric with the same range as the volts but you won't for any farther unless you charge it...unlike the volt
blt7791 1 year ago
The Nissan Leaf does not have the same range as the Chevrolet Volt. The Nissan Leaf goes 100 miles a charge. After that you have to stop at a charge station to re-charge. The Chevrolet Volt has an on-board generator which you can travel 350 miles before you need to refuel.
heartlessvietboy 1 year ago
It's not just a Hybrid. It is a Plug-in Hybrid. Meaning you can drive on electricity. The Volt offers 40 miles of pure electric mode. The average American only travels 40 miles a day.
heartlessvietboy 1 year ago
"...if it's worth getting 'amped' up over."
Was that you Tom?? (:
LeastOfTheMajority 1 year ago
Wow I'm surprised the engine doesn't charge the batteries.
Charles2337 1 year ago
@Charles2337 It does. In fact, that's all it does.
robbell 1 year ago
It will take many years for the Volt to even make any significant impact on the auto industry since the Prius already has a longer history.
davidhalifax 1 year ago
as they say chevy runs deeps.........alright sorry I'm Tom Volt
LMAO!
Moviedork2247 1 year ago
ford will beat it. cuz there ford
adulby 1 year ago
pshhhhh the ford focus electric
StangBang35 1 year ago
Volt needs a Diesel version.
DocWolph 1 year ago 22
What is the hydrocarbon chain (chemical formula) for Diesel?? Are we still using Diesel or is it Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (using additives) to lessen pollution?
heartlessvietboy 10 months ago
@heartlessvietboy I am not a petrol-chemist so I don't know the exact formulation of Diesel. However, I believe ultra low Sulfur Diesel is already being sold in the US. Even so the interest in Diesel, in this application, is its improved F/econ and CO2 emissions over conventional Gasoline engines. Reduced sulfur deals with primarily NOX emissions.
DocWolph 10 months ago
Great. Thanks. I'd figure they should sell it as Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel. To make it more known. Then more people would buy diesel because it emits less CO2. If Ultra-Low Sulfur diesel costs the same as regular gasoline, why not drive diesel? You get better mpg.
heartlessvietboy 10 months ago
@heartlessvietboy Cost per mile, Diesel is better, but Diesel costs noticeably more which turns people off. US emission regs heavily regulate all emissions but CO2, where EU regs heavily weight CO2 emissions thus a huge Diesels market there. Emissions standards keep rising and Diesel tech from Europe isn't enough w/o the Urea/Blue additive also adding to cost. People aren't buying diesel because, even with higher gas prices, gasoline is still reads as cheaper.
DocWolph 10 months ago
You just said it emits less CO2 and gets better mpg. Why would the US regulate something that pollutes less and gets better mpg?
heartlessvietboy 10 months ago
@heartlessvietboy The process of combustion produces a huge number of chemical compounds. In the 1980s, the concern was smog and acid rain. Controlling emissions that led to those took precedent. Other pollutants were put ahead of CO2 and only recently was CO2 named a pollutant worthy of control. Again it comes back to cost. People don't want to spend to drive diesel. The EU heavily taxes cars based partly on CO2 emissions to steer the market. The US doesn't and won't tax emissions.
DocWolph 10 months ago
Thats messed up. Then basically Diesel is the less polluting fuel.
heartlessvietboy 10 months ago
@heartlessvietboy Overall they pollute equally but differently. But Diesel engine technology generally will produce less CO2. The Higher F/econ, diesel typically offers, lends itself to the idea of "If you want lower emissions, then burn less fuel". In this way, Diesel is considered less polluting. But Diesel is basically thick low grade gasoline and so is no less polluting than Gasoline per mile driven.
DocWolph 10 months ago
first
LAX2435 1 year ago