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| Re:Volt battery recharging while driving ! |
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Thanks guys. I'll try my best to get answers to your questions. Some of the specifics about the car have not been announced yet, but keep the conversation going and I'll see what we can do.
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Under normal load/travel conditions, I think you are correct in assuming that the engine will run pretty constant rpm. On this basis, it would seem to me that the mpg would be higher than that p...read more
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Any physics student knows, internal-combustion engines lose efficiency when they have to shift RPM and load. The valve and airflow design, valve timing, ignition timing, etc. all work best at a g...read more
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Dan, great thread you've got going here and thanks to Doug we have the right perspective on what the Volt will do for us.
Also, Dan, that's excellent fuel economy you're getting from your Prius.
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Now, that is the expert answer that I think he was really looking for in his original question.
That is definitely what we need on this site........is more accurate, down to earth answers that...read more
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I know this is one of the more common questions people will ask about the Volt, so I routed your question to members of the Volt team. The answer comes down to the three E's - environment, efficie...read more
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Dan,
The ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)is a very very inefficient machine. The ICE is designed to run only as much as needed and then shuts off when not needed in the Volt.
Recharging t...read more
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Hey Shaft,
Great answer.
Thanks very much for all the details and your explanations, I have learned allot.
I leave in Montreal/Canada, where it often gets very very cold (-30) during win...read more
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