2010 Volt Revealed...just now!

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Originally Posted by ryguy

Harbor Freight sells a $2k off-the-grid 2 solar panel system, with a 12 volt inverter and battery.

I doubt that shit can charge the volt overnight

Originally Posted by ryguy

Did you even read that article? That was with the engine running the entire time. The vehicle isnt meant to ever use the gasoline engine except for the rare time you run out of charge. 90% of Americans drive less than 40 miles round trip to get to work, and most people don't drive 40 miles in one day.

I would have had to read the article to get the facts. Where did you get "90% of Americans drive less than 40 miles round trip to get to work"?
Why put a gas motor in something that runs off batteries? The EV1 was thrown in the can because you will use the gas motor.


They are still hoping to have this out by late 2010 as a 2011 model. Most analysts seem to think this is a pipe dream time line.

The power consumption stats aren't out for this but, based on previous electric vehicles. This can produce more emissions(up to 2x) the average car. Based on the current power grid/production. I don't see the power grid changing by 2010.

I would rather get this for $20k TODAY and get 30 mpg / 41 mpg.
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