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Well, I would still say that it is running the engine the same as normal CS (hybrid) mode.... but I also get what you are saying. It's a noise...
The gas engine behavior isn't specific to Mountain Mode. The engine will rev up any time the SOC falls too far below the normal hybrid operation...
Mountain Mode and Hold in the Volt are really just different ways of setting the battery minimum SOC target to something different than the usual...
The 11 members of the GE drivers group averaged 67% EV and 105 overall MPG which seems typical of the overall average that OnStar reports for Volt...
Is it a "cheap tire inflator"? Actually, I think it's nicely designed and it seems to work well. I had a puncture and leak in the tread of one of...
I think you made a number of valid points however, on the other hand.... 1. The 240v L2 EVSE was half the price ($500) of the 240v EVSE units...
With your hint, I found another thread that had lots of useful info. Best Alternatives to Michelin Energy Saver A/S ? | PriusChat Too bad I...
I see from your profile that you live in San Diego. You say your average commute speed is 35 mph. Under those conditions you would probably be...
Can you give us an update? What happened to your mpg during the last couple of years as the tire aged and got worn down? I'm in a similar...
YES! It's just bizarre that all of the traction battery cars have these small 12v batteries that completely disable the car when they die due to...
A fix for this: trade for a Model S. :)
Okay, the bearing appears to support one end of one of the two electric motors inside the transmission. It can be serviced without removing the...
Good question. I was never quite clear about that and never bothered to follow up and find out. I think the differential and final drive reduction...
A few people on GM-volt.com have reported problems with this but as far as I know the numbers of cars that have had this problem is relatively...
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The Volt often circulates coolant through the battery pack even in more modest temperatures during charging in order to equalize the cell...
This is a real potential problem for lithium ion batteries but the Volt protects its battery from heat-based degradation as well as any car out...
I like trollbait's suggestion -- consider a less expensive EV like Spark or a LEAF 'S' and keep your Prius. Another possibility is a used Volt...
Sure, that's why I positioned my statement in terms of someone who enjoys driving a vehicle (Volt, CMAX Energi, Tesla Model S, etc.) but wants to...
He's 6'4" and loves driving his Volt. Who knew?