http://gm-volt.com/2015/02/20/gen-2-volt-transmission-operating-modes-explained/
Regardless, the second generation Volt is looking good.
And there have still been a grand total of zero fires from the first generation Volt in the real world.
The first government-mandated car ever forced upon a U.S. manufacturer.
It could slice, dice and carry the groceries into the kitchen....I still won’t buy a UAW assembled car. The UAW can steal my tax dollars, but they won’t get a penny from me in a business transaction.
If there wouldn’t have been all of the political baggage, this would have been a good first-gen electric car. Hopefully, the second-gen will be better and cheaper without the rebates.
But while GM hasn’t explicitly said so, it’s no longer as much of a range-extended electric car (or “series hybrid”).
The new 2016 Volt should be viewed as a more conventional plug-in hybrid, with engine torque now being sent to the wheels through a mechanical connection whenever the engine is on.
Volts for dolt!
Volts for dolts!
Volts for dolts!
Its a plug-in hybrid, not a pure electric car.
This is exactly what the market needs for an extended range car.
Toyota and Ford have already demonstrated the viability of the concept.
“...and we’re absolutely certain (fingers crossed) that it won’t spontaneously catch fire in your garage...”
We all know what it should do, tell me what it DOES.
I dont care if it slices, dices, and makes french fries, its GM and I’ve abandoned them forever.
Like an old philosopher once told me, “Most anything made to do two jobs does each one half as well.”.
Looks like a lot of high tech stuff that could break.
Imagine what the repair costs would be once the warranty runs out.
Ping.
One Hamster, one Bic lighter, and two AA batteries.
I’m not sure why anyone with a brain would want one of these things or even a regular hybrid. Small, expensive, limited range on electric only, and poor performance. People I know who own them think they are good for the environment but dont realize they are powered by coal.
Markets are great, aren’t they. GM put out a unicorn car for Volt 1. Bombed despite heavy duty government subsidies. Volt 2 sounds like a real car. That might make Obama made. ButI bet they can sell it without subsidies.
For the record, I don't care. I am boycotting GM forever because of their corrupt bailout that stiffed legitimate claimants on GM assets. I'm glad that there are much better EVs out there, so I'm not losing anything by boycotting the Volt. GM is dead to me, and no decent person should ever buy a GM vehicle again.
Seems like a lot more stuff that can fail that the average mechanic can’t do.Looks interesting though from a engineering perspective.
What a S for brains thread.
The only ones who show up aren’t getting any at home, and can’t wait to take it out on something or someone.
Thread after thread after thread...
Are these folks too stupid to realize we’ve read the same things from them for years now.
Is it senility, or just an anti-social love fest?
Get a F’n life folks.
If you hate the Volt, start your own thread and have all the fun you want.
Let those of us who want to read about it in peace, do it.