Comments on: 2011 Chevrolet Volt expected to get 230 mpg in the city http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city Auto News, Car Reviews, Live Auto Show Coverage Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason Itumay http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-630933 Jason Itumay Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:51:00 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-630933 They should be, since they don't have any other options then they should come up with another solution or plan. Cheers from, Horse Racing Tips (<a href="http://www.championpicks.com.au" rel="nofollow">Racing Tips</a>) They should be, since they don’t have any other options then they should come up with another solution or plan.

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]]> By: Jason Itumay http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-630934 Jason Itumay Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:51:00 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-630934 They should be, since they don't have any other options then they should come up with another solution or plan. Cheers from, Horse Racing Tips (<a href="http://www.championpicks.com.au" rel="nofollow">Racing Tips</a>) They should be, since they don’t have any other options then they should come up with another solution or plan.

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]]> By: Tech http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-619630 Tech Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:28:07 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-619630 After the bankruptcy GM had to come out with a game changer. After the bankruptcy GM had to come out with a game changer.

]]> By: GMfan87 http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-619633 GMfan87 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:21:49 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-619633 haha you really dont like her do you? its really not that big of a claim when you think about it and look at the numbers. they have a huge range of mpg values they could choose from with it all depending on what average distance the EPA gives them haha you really dont like her do you? its really not that big of a claim when you think about it and look at the numbers. they have a huge range of mpg values they could choose from with it all depending on what average distance the EPA gives them

]]> By: zermatt http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-619632 zermatt Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:03:24 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-619632 Pat,<br><br>The difference is that there is real world experience to back up cars that are in production. Lately there have been some very big claims regarding the range of electrics. These claims are not based on some accepted standard that can be verified. If the only test that is done is continuous driving on a flat surface in ideal weather what is the real world range.<br><br>I do, however, expect that the Vapor will have more personality and a stronger opinion than Paula Abdul. Pat,

The difference is that there is real world experience to back up cars that are in production. Lately there have been some very big claims regarding the range of electrics. These claims are not based on some accepted standard that can be verified. If the only test that is done is continuous driving on a flat surface in ideal weather what is the real world range.

I do, however, expect that the Vapor will have more personality and a stronger opinion than Paula Abdul.

]]> By: Tech http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610171 Tech Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:28:07 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610171 After the bankruptcy GM had to come out with a game changer. After the bankruptcy GM had to come out with a game changer.

]]> By: Chris R http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-619631 Chris R Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:51:19 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-619631 This is great news for the environment. This is great for releasing us from our dependence on Middle East and African oil. Which will translate to better security. This is great news for the environment. This is great for releasing us from our dependence on Middle East and African oil. Which will translate to better security.

]]> By: GMfan87 http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610176 GMfan87 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:21:49 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610176 haha you really dont like her do you? its really not that big of a claim when you think about it and look at the numbers. they have a huge range of mpg values they could choose from with it all depending on what average distance the EPA gives them haha you really dont like her do you? its really not that big of a claim when you think about it and look at the numbers. they have a huge range of mpg values they could choose from with it all depending on what average distance the EPA gives them

]]> By: zermatt http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610175 zermatt Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:03:24 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610175 Pat,<br><br>The difference is that there is real world experience to back up cars that are in production. Lately there have been some very big claims regarding the range of electrics. These claims are not based on some accepted standard that can be verified. If the only test that is done is continuous driving on a flat surface in ideal weather what is the real world range.<br><br>I do, however, expect that the Vapor will have more personality and a stronger opinion than Paula Abdul. Pat,

The difference is that there is real world experience to back up cars that are in production. Lately there have been some very big claims regarding the range of electrics. These claims are not based on some accepted standard that can be verified. If the only test that is done is continuous driving on a flat surface in ideal weather what is the real world range.

I do, however, expect that the Vapor will have more personality and a stronger opinion than Paula Abdul.

]]> By: Chris R http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610172 Chris R Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:51:19 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610172 This is great news for the environment. This is great for releasing us from our dependence on Middle East and African oil. Which will translate to better security. This is great news for the environment. This is great for releasing us from our dependence on Middle East and African oil. Which will translate to better security.

]]> By: GMfan87 http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610178 GMfan87 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:39:55 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610178 it all depends on how far you drive...driving its full range of 640 miles you would average about 53 mpg minimum....however on the other hand if you only drive 41 miles (1 mile more than the electric range), you would technically get 2000 mpg. either way, the volt is still amazingly efficient and that EPA estimate is the best way to put it in lay men's terms<br><br>if you do the math the 230mpg rating is based on a 51 mile distance<br><br>the tank is 12 gallons by the way it all depends on how far you drive…driving its full range of 640 miles you would average about 53 mpg minimum….however on the other hand if you only drive 41 miles (1 mile more than the electric range), you would technically get 2000 mpg. either way, the volt is still amazingly efficient and that EPA estimate is the best way to put it in lay men's terms

if you do the math the 230mpg rating is based on a 51 mile distance

the tank is 12 gallons by the way

]]> By: Pat http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610174 Pat Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:34:11 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610174 hahha zermatt... isn't that the same with every other car? stop and go at lights and adverse weather conditions hahha zermatt… isn't that the same with every other car? stop and go at lights and adverse weather conditions

]]> By: zermatt http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610173 zermatt Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:22:45 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610173 With the Vapor you can expect 230 miles per gallon. Your mileage may very as you may actually have to stop at a stop light or be stuck in traffic or have to drive in heavy snow. <br><br>In other Vapor news, Robert Lutz announced that the Vapor will be replacing Paula Abdul as a judge on this season's American Idol. With the Vapor you can expect 230 miles per gallon. Your mileage may very as you may actually have to stop at a stop light or be stuck in traffic or have to drive in heavy snow.

In other Vapor news, Robert Lutz announced that the Vapor will be replacing Paula Abdul as a judge on this season's American Idol.

]]> By: EMMA http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/08/11/2011-chevrolet-volt-expected-to-get-230-mpg-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-610177 EMMA Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:26:28 +0000 http://www.egmcartech.com/?p=38240#comment-610177 so that what 23 O mean it sounds so ridiculous! why make such a claim!? so basically I can drive that thing 'forever' in congested NYC without ever having to fill up!?<br><br>Assuming 15 gallons tank .... so 3450 miles on one tank in city driving!? lol. so that what 23 O mean it sounds so ridiculous! why make such a claim!? so basically I can drive that thing 'forever' in congested NYC without ever having to fill up!?

Assuming 15 gallons tank …. so 3450 miles on one tank in city driving!? lol.

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