Look what I saw on the road yesterday

[Pockets]

Anybody know what it is?? I didn`t know that they were for sale and on the road yet kinda a surprise lol

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r160/PocketsPB/Chevy.jpg

[GearHead_1]

A Volt?

[JaredPointer]

Yeah, that looks like a Volt. They are available for sale, however I just read an article that stated that the supply is very short at the moment. I`ll see if I can find it.

[JaredPointer]

408 Chevrolet Volts and Nissan Leafs sold in US during January, limited supply probably to blame -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/408-chevrolet-volts-and-nissan-leafs-sold-in-us-during-january/)

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7030/voltepa.png

[JaredPointer]

35 mile electric range, and 37MPG afterwards is not very swaying to me, especially with a price tag of $40K+, but I do appreciate where this is going as a whole.

[Poorboy]

just saw one at an auto show and wasn`t overly impressed for the price ...

the Prius still seems to be one of the best bangs for the buck:inspector:

[JaredPointer]

the Prius still seems to be one of the best bangs for the buck:inspector:

If I wanted 37MPG, I`d just buy a beater Civic or Corolla - heck, even a brand new one - and bank the extra cash. I`m all for being a first adopter most of the time, but not to the tune of 40,000+ clams.

[Poorboy]

If I wanted 37MPG, I`d just buy a beater Civic or Corolla - heck, even a brand new one - and bank the extra cash. I`m all for being a first adopter most of the time, but not to the tune of 40,000+ clams.

Prius was only about 22k ..about the same as a Civic or Corolla ..but greener :D

[C. Charles Hahn]

Prius was only about 22k ..about the same as a Civic or Corolla ..but greener :D

Not right off the bat they weren`t.... I seem to recall them being upwards of 35K initially.

Being the technology is still brand new with the Volt, I`m willing to bet the price will drop after a few years. That will be the point at which one might become enticing. Buick, GMC, and Cadillac will also be releasing vehicles with the same drivetrain technology within the next few years.

[DJsDetails]

35 mile electric range, and 37MPG afterwards is not very swaying to me, especially with a price tag of $40K+, but I do appreciate where this is going as a whole.

35 mile range will get you anywhere in and around town for a lot of people that this car might be geared to. How many people a day, do you think, drive less than 35 miles? And of those people, how many do you think do this day in and day out? More than enough for this car to be put to good use. Especially if these are being installed in every big city:

http://www.matternetwork.com/images/Matter/phev%20charging.jpg

79% of the US`s population lives in urban areas where these are charging stations are proposed to be installed. I think the features of this car could reach out to a lot of people for sure. Many who would buy this car would never even exceed its 35 mile electric range.

25mpg in a 4dr pickup is pretty dang good so I`m still keeping my pickup though.:bigups

[Ronkh]

This has to be the biggest fraud perpetuated since Madoff.......

Where do people think the electricity to charge those things comes from?!?!?!?!?!

All this garbage did was make people feel good... Cuz they don`t have to see gas going in and then having to go get more. So they traded a gas pump for a plug.

As DJ said these plugs are supposed to be installed in major metropolitan areas. How many of these areas suffer from rolling blackouts during peak demand?

You are also giving someone else the power to regulate where and how far you can go. Power can be shut off. With gas or deisel as long as you got cash or something of value, you can get fuel.

Not to mention the numerous hazards to rescue/emergency personell if these vehicles are in a substantial negative interface. (and you`re also gonna be stuck inside a lot longer should you be in a substantial accident)

Me.... for the next forseeable while, I`ll stay with my fossil powered buggy.


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/hondatek/kool_aid_man_glass.jpg

[JaredPointer]

If I only had to go less than 35 miles a day, I would get a bike.

[Bunky]

If I only had to go less than 35 miles a day, I would get a bike.

I will be looking to buy a hybrid when I make my next purchase.

Getting the bike is easy. The problem is riding it for 30 miles without getting hit by inattentive or inconsiderate drivers. Too many people think bike lanes/paths, etc. are socialistic supported projects.

[Scott P]

Ron...you do realize that the Volt has a gas engine as well, right?

[Ronkh]

Ron...you do realize that the Volt has a gas engine as well, right?

It`s still a "feel good" item. Not really practical.