[Spridgets] Volt

[Jack Laird]

My opinion, Elec cars are not ready for the road yet and may never be. My 
wifes Acura gets 36 miles to the gal. no fooling, highway miles.


> Just saw a story on the news about a Michigan guy who has the first Chevy 
> Volt in the state. He found it at a dealer on Long Island, flew out and 
> drove it back. He went the first 30 miles from LI to MI on the battery, 
> then the engine kicked in. Got 30 mpg for the trip. Around town (in our 
> harsh weather - ie needs to use heater, heated seats, etc,) he's getting 
> 25 mpg. Sticker price was $41k, but of course he got some help from us and 
> his electric utility supplier. 25mpg?????? Something is wrong with this 
> picture.
>
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006@N07/sets/ 
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