Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > General Discussions > Off-Topic Discussion
Chevy Volt Chevy Volt
Register ShopForum Gallery FAQ Calendar

Reply
Page 3 of 9 12 3 45 Last »
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 02-27-2012, 12:57 PM
Banned
  
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Blue Point, NY
Posts: 25,390

View Photos By: Brian Carlton
Quote:
Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
He sent me one of those Fox news style emails that totally trashed the volt and blamed it all on Obama.
At that point, you should have ceased all discussion. We already know what we have there.

Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 02-27-2012, 01:13 PM
t walgamuth's Avatar
dieselarchitect
  
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lafayette Indiana
Posts: 39,099
This is a guy who will listen. I don't expect him to start voting D anytime soon though.
__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 02-27-2012, 01:19 PM
Banned
  
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Blue Point, NY
Posts: 25,390

View Photos By: Brian Carlton
Quote:
Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
This is a guy who will listen.
He listens to Fox...............
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 02-27-2012, 01:34 PM
MS Fowler's Avatar
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Littlestown PA ( 6 miles south of Gettysburg)
Posts: 2,277
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
He listens to Fox...............
Shall we make people who listen to Fox sew a large Red "F" on all their clothes?
__________________
1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 02-27-2012, 01:35 PM
Posting since Jan 2000
  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 7,328
Quote:
Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
If I understand correctly the difference between the volt and the prius is that with the volt you might use it around town for quite a while, just short trips without ever firing off the engine. I am not sure if it has regen braking like the prius either. I suspect not.

It actually has programmed in to fire the gas motor off monthly to keep things lubricated (or such).

So in that respect I suspect it has a much bigger battery than the prius but gives away some energy by not having regen braking.


I can't IMAGINE ANY electric car without regen braking. Been on electric fork trucks for years and years. Tried and true and not very expensive to implement.
__________________
2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

Annoy a Liberal, Read the Constitution
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 02-27-2012, 01:37 PM
tbomachines's Avatar
ಠ_ಠ
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 9,471
It does have regen braking. Google is your friend, friends!
__________________
TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 02-27-2012, 01:40 PM
MTI's Avatar
MTI MTI is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 10,626
The Volt does have regen braking.
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 02-27-2012, 02:03 PM
Banned
  
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Blue Point, NY
Posts: 25,390

View Photos By: Brian Carlton
Quote:
Originally Posted by MS Fowler View Post
Shall we make people who listen to Fox sew a large Red "F" on all their clothes?
I think a large red "M" would be more appropriate. Unless, of course, said individuals watch it for entertainment............that's about all you can get from it.

Anybody who actually quotes Fox is a moron.
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 02-27-2012, 02:16 PM
Botnst's Avatar
Banned
  
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: There castle.
Posts: 44,587
Wow.
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 02-27-2012, 02:19 PM
Botnst's Avatar
Banned
  
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: There castle.
Posts: 44,587
Anybody who characterizes people based on a news preference is likely to be a self-righteous, pigheaded, egotistical fool.

Anybody who wants to buy Volt should buy one. You want a Hummer? Go forth and pay for it.
Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 02-27-2012, 03:21 PM
Ara T.'s Avatar
Registered User
  
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 2,075
Quote:
Originally Posted by kerry View Post
I thought it was all electric also. Why all the hype if it's just like the Prius? I wonder how the previous all electric car that GM built measures up on comparison. What was it called?
It's a good idea IMO. I for example drive about 30 miles a day.. with a Volt the gas engine would only be used if i forgot to plug in after work.
__________________
1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 02-27-2012, 03:23 PM
MTI's Avatar
MTI MTI is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 10,626
or, according to GM, when the software decides that the electric motor needs a boost, like on an incline.
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 02-27-2012, 04:18 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Carson City, NV
Posts: 3,869

View Photos By: Skippy
Quote:
Originally Posted by Botnst View Post
Anybody who wants to buy Volt should buy one. You want a Hummer? Go forth and pay for it.
True, and I know a place where you can get a package deal that includes a hummer for about a hundred bucks, a bit more if you want a girl who's actually hot

This discussion has revealed some technical features about the Volt that GM's lame marketing has failed to get across. It's a technically interesting vehicle, but still not something I want to buy. If I had new Volt money to spend on a car, I'd probably get a late 70's to early 80's 911 in good shape instead.
__________________
Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 02-27-2012, 04:57 PM
Banned
  
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Sharing my mother's basement with several liberals who can't hold a job.
Posts: 32,604
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
I think a large red "M" would be more appropriate. Unless, of course, said individuals watch it for entertainment............that's about all you can get from it.

Anybody who actually quotes Fox is a moron.
Throw Wikipedia in there too.
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 02-27-2012, 06:07 PM
tbomachines's Avatar
ಠ_ಠ
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 9,471
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dudesky View Post
Throw Wikipedia in there too.

__________________
TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 3 of 9 12 3 45 Last »

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:31 AM.

Contact Us - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2026 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page