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Next plug-in Volt to roll in January...

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by -1-, Aug 8, 2014.

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  1. hill

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    Even at age 50+ ... if any one of my 4 passengers (or in case of the Volt - 3 passengers) can't make a drive for 2 hours, you still have to take a break. Even being one of those few persons who makes a long haul trip once a year or so .... I'd be very unlikely to base a car buying decision on its ability to drive for 6 hours non stop. That's one of the last factors many would put at the top of the list. Not de-valuing that objective .... but for most ... just sayin'
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    The actual range of the Volt is probably enough for most people. I would be just fine. Remember if you full your tank and commute in EV most of the time you will have to carry the gas all along with you.
     
    #22 kensiko, Aug 15, 2014
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    Chevy recommends that if you drive the Volt mostly in EV, keep the tank at 1/3 full, so you're not hauling the extra weight around.
     
    #23 El Dobro, Aug 16, 2014
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    :)I've been hauling around the same tank of gas since March 29th. Much less now than then. This has been discussed here before and it's only about 45 pounds for a full tank. Since the PIP doesn't have a spare, not a lot of additional weight to carry.
     
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