Friday, April 8, 2011

Chevy Volt

Good news in the USA Today on Thursday:  They reported that the early users of the new Chevy Volt, an electric vehicle with a small engine back up, is averaging, for its owners, 1000 miles between refills of gas.  That is a combination of those drivers using the batteries and gas-powered back up engine, when necessary, to achieve that level of mpg's.

How is impressive is that?  Obviously, it would not take long for Volt owners to get an ROI on their investment above the costs of an average car (the Volt lists for about $41,000 but gets a $7500 rebate from the Feds, and other rebates from selected states, the highest credits, I believe, in CA).  How sweet it is for those owners to drive by gas stations, not needing fuel, as the price creeps (some weeks, hurdles) towards $4 a gallon (more in certain locations)?

On an upcoming episode of Renewable Now, we are profiling the Volt and other electric/hybrids.  As most of you know, these vehicles are just starting to appear on dealer lots, and should all be fully available, country-wide, by next year.

Write in if you drive a Volt or other electric. We want to hear from you.  Also, we invite dealers to tell us more about these amazing cars.

Also, Arpin is starting to test drive electric trucks and hybrid trucks.  We will talk more about those soon as well.

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