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Volt to the Moon a Real Feat?

Discussion in 'GM Hybrids and EVs' started by iplug, Jul 10, 2015.

  1. iplug

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    From hybridcars.com:

    2012 Volt Has Gone 247,585 Miles, Farther Than Moon is From Earth - HybridCars.com

    First of all, no disrespect to the Volt. It is a great car for a great number of commuters and probably a better choice for many than a Prius or Plug-in Prius. But is this case really impressive?

    Some stats noted:
    -35% EV
    -48.63 MPGe
    -lives in Ohio with a relatively dirty electricity source (heavy on coal there)
    (http://www.puco.ohio.gov/puco/assets/Image/2013%20generation.png)

    Have to ask in this case - it seems MPGe would be higher with a Plug-in Prius or even a regular Prius and either is probably greener.
     
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    Good job Chevy! I love that the volt doesn't loose much if any battery capacity over time and miles due to it's fabulous cooling system. Something that the ford C-max plug in is plagued by, most owners say they have lost pretty large amounts of loss over a years time. Bravo Chevy!
     
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    that's a lot of driving in 3 years!:eek:
     
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    I guess Neil Armstrong was from Ohio, must be his vehicle.
     
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    Just passed the one year anniversary with the Volt this past week and still lovin' it. :D
     
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    You are probably getting more MPGe and using less gasoline than if you were to have done the same driving in a Prius or Plug-in Prius, no?
     
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    With just over 14,250 on the car, lifetime EV is at 69%. The past 30 days, it's running 86% on EV. I used to average 13-14% with the PiP.
     
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  8. dbcassidy

    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    247k MILES - not really impressive at all - more like a norm. I am on year 7 ownership of my GenII and very much in love with it. I could not be happier!!!

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    Looks like you picked the best PHEV for your driving pattern.


    247k miles would be impressive in a Volt if his stats could not be bested by some other PHEV. Can't see that he would use less gas or achieve higher MPGe compared to a Prius or Plug-in Prius. I would say he picked the wrong vehicle from an efficiency, green, and probably cost perspective.

    In El Dobro's example, on the other hand, the Volt is the more efficient vehicle.
     
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    It's impressive the Volt is still relatively intact after 247000 miles.
     
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    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    247k miles is getting to be like reaching 100k on cars of just 2 decades ago..

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    i know, but it's a chevy. i was impressed at 50k.:cool:
     
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  13. dbcassidy

    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    Wait, is this thread supposed to mean "One small step for Man, one GIANT step for Chevy"?

    HAH, yeah right.

    BDCassidy
     
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