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G.M. has tried to minimize the generator's presence at this stage of Volt's development -- production is still nine months away. But the sound of the generator running at steady highway speeds is something Volt owners, and others who appreciate the flexibility and efficiency of this type of hybrid system, may have to accept.
One critical element of the Chevrolet Volt's performance will be how it drives after its electric power supply is depleted.
Hybrid's need to measure up from several perspectives but don't worry with 9 months to go you can't get one yet
Feedback from the steering wheel suggests calibrations intended to give a sporty feel. Unlike many EVs, including Tesla's Roadster, there is no audible gear whine from the Volt's electric drive.
That's just an introduction from the New York Times but it is well worth thinking about for those wha are prepared to take the plunge to a hybrid.
It's always a good idea to check how it feels behind the wheel, don't you think?
From: Autopia
It sat in my garage for eight years, Valenti said. As soon as I hooked up the batteries, bang! Off it went. We dare you to try the same with any other 34 year old Italian car.
The Zele was one of the many electric cars that hit the market after the 1973 oil crisis. That time in the 70s was really the missing link, Valenti said. Even today, he finds the car surprisingly roomy and tight. Its huge inside, he told Autopia. Its very stable with nice steering. It rides up high, almost like an SUV. Not bad for a car thats just over six and a half feet long.
According to another Zele owner, the car features a Marelli direct drive motor and uses four 12v batteries. Top speed is around 30 miles an hour, with a range of 30 miles. The exterior is fiberglass, while most of the mechanicals are shared with the legendary Fiat 500 and 124.
Valenti, who owned an RV business in Washington, got the car from a co-worker who bought it from its original owner. Even after moving to Nevada with the car in tow, Valenti has been reluctant to sell it. When an eBay auction fell through three years ago, Valenti said, I was so torn, I decided to never contact the next bidder.
Its currently for sale on both Craigslist and eBay
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse, which joins other top-notch latecomers like the Buick Enclave, the Cadillac CTS, the GMC Acadia and the Chevrolet Malibu and Traverse in the newly shrunken universe of G.M. dealer showrooms
LaCrosse plays a huge role in terms of changing the way people think of the Buick brand, said Craig Bierley, Buicks product marketing director.
Mr. Bierley, the marketing director, says the LaCrosse is aimed at buyers in their late 40s and 50s. The people that we are hoping to attract do not want a soft, cushy ride, he said. They do not want to feel every bump in the road, but they want to be connected to the driving experience.
LaCrosse's flowing and elegant interior design came from a joint venture of G.M. and the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation.
It looks good for a come-back car, don't you think?
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Comment by Fobzy
on WORLD BOXING POUND FOR POUND KING WINS AGAIN
Fobz
Boxing is not for me, oh no, the wimp, fobzy, just might get hurt.
Hope things are booming along for you again, you should have stayed on the farm, two weeks was just not long enough, if you want to develop muscles, farming is the way to go.
But we all enjoyed your company, even little Charlie, it seems you have a way with you.