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Tru2Chevy
11-24-2010, 05:52 PM
http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2010/11/24/Volt_label_2.JPG

http://www.chevroletvoltage.com/index.php/Volt/2011-chevrolet-volt-receives-new-fuel-economy-label-from-epa.html

Looks pretty well laid out and seems to explain all the differences. And w00t for awesome MPGs

- Justin
WildBillyT
11-24-2010, 05:54 PM
I could totally go back and forth to work on just electric. Shame I don't have good enough electrical service for it.
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11-24-2010, 06:15 PM
I could totally go back and forth to work on just electric. Shame I don't have good enough electrical service for it.

oh, we could fix that:mrgreen:
PolarBear
11-25-2010, 10:57 PM
oh, we could fix that:mrgreen:

That was my thought before I saw your post, lol
JL8Jeff
11-26-2010, 07:17 AM
Yeah, I'm probably a perfect candidate for a Volt. 10 minute drive to work. Maybe I should start to lobby work to put in some "fill up" outlets! I would definitely want to upgrade my service at home, I think we're 100 amp and I know the lights dim when you turn on the vacuum. :lol:
BigRocsFirebird
11-26-2010, 08:28 AM
how much does it cost to charge it, i see numbers but wonder how high your electric bill would run
Tru2Chevy
11-27-2010, 04:37 PM
how much does it cost to charge it, i see numbers but wonder how high your electric bill would run

According to the the numbers on the sticker, average price would be $601 / year for pure electric power. So figure your electric bill would rise by about $50 / month, and your gasoline bill for the year would be practically $0 (since the engine does have to run once in a while for lubrication and whatnot).

- Justin
BigAls87Z28
11-27-2010, 05:19 PM
It really depends on where you live. GM says $1.50 a day average it will cost you to charge the car from empty to full. Some places have variable pricing for electricity, so its cheaper at night then it is durring the day.
camaro2you
11-27-2010, 05:20 PM
Makes me think....
WildBillyT
11-27-2010, 05:23 PM
It really depends on where you live. GM says $1.50 a day average it will cost you to charge the car from empty to full. Some places have variable pricing for electricity, so its cheaper at night then it is durring the day.

Al:

Any estimates on yearly maintenance? I am guessing it's not really servicible by normal shade tree guys.
BigAls87Z28
11-27-2010, 05:29 PM
Maint. stuff will be the same as any other GM car. OLM will tell you when to change your oil, etc.
There are specially trained techs at dealers that will be trained to deal with the Volt since the car will have limited availability for the next few years.