Comments on: Exclusive: Chevy Volt Is More Hybrid Than Previously Thought

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By: 2010 Prius does better on highway than city

2010 Prius does better on highway than city — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:22:13 +0000

After 2 years with the 2010 Gen 3 Prius I can say that is does better on the highway than in the city. From April to October this year I averaged 60 mpg for every tank of gas. When I do city driving the mpg drops from a highway 62 mpg down to 57 or so. I believe this is due to the Gen 3 having a “Super Highway Mode” where both the EV and ICE are driving the vehicle, which acts like a series mode.

By: Owen

Owen — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:55:47 +0000

The Volt is a plug-in hybrid. This quote comes directly from GM’s own FAQ page.

The Volt is a series vehicle meaning only the electric motor powers the car at all times, the gas engine is just a generator for making electricity once the battery is depleted. A little like the Prius, the engine does help spin the wheels after the battery is depleted. GM engineers chose to do this because it improved efficiency by 10 to 15 percent.

http://gm-volt.com/chevy-volt-faqs/

By: OW

OW — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:54:27 +0000

The Volt is a plug-in hybrid. This quote comes directly from GM’s own FAQ page.

http://gm-volt.com/chevy-volt-faqs/

By: OW

OW — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:49:28 +0000

The Volt is a plug-in hybrid. This quote comes directly from GM’s own FAQ page.

http://gm-volt.com/chevy-volt-faqs/

By: J.Sauce

J.Sauce — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 19:08:57 +0000

Easy explanation for that. As he said, he is talking about hybrid cars. You are correct that traditional cars do get much better MPG ratings on the highway, but hybrid cars are the opposite. Go check those MPG listing for a hybrid car and you’ll see a car like the Prius actually does much better in the city than on the highway.

By: Observer

Observer — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:11:29 +0000

I cannot comprehend how far GM can go with GM Volt story. Using a hybrid car in electric mode only, driving 40 mi / day commute, means to shorten the battery pack life to 2 – 3 years. The battery pack itself, rated at 16 kilowatts/hour, comprises more than 220 separate cells wired in series. The Volt pack is about six feet long and weighs a hefty 375 pounds. (Equal with two passengers). The replacement cost $8000 to $12000.
In winter time and steep roads one charge cannot cover 40 miles distance. The electricity is not cheap and 50 % of electricity is produced by burning coal.
Using as a hybrid it is a different story, but using a VW Jetta TDI Diesel, 50 mpg, 2.0L 140 hp engine, for $18,000 to $23,000 is a REALITY and not an UTOPIA.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/reviews/diesel/4235586

By: Observer

Observer — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:08:24 +0000

By: Pulse

Pulse — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:14:48 +0000

City MPG for hybrids has been higher than highway since their inception.

Where you been ?