Jay Leno gets his hands on a Chevy Volt, great video.

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  • The Russinator
    TCS Homer
    • Apr 2003
    • 5648

    #16
    The video said it takes 8 hours to charge.... I would hope it stops drawing power once the batteries are full.

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    • SAMSONite
      CAT 6 Racing
      • Feb 2006
      • 2854

      #17
      My R/C car battery pack stops drawing power once the pack is full. Why wouldn't this?

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      • Gusto
        Why the hell not
        • Sep 2004
        • 2991

        #18
        Originally posted by Turbo302 View Post
        Gas use would be nil. Electric bill would go up considerably. Like my economics professor use to always say, "There is no such thing as a free lunch".

        I'm not convinced that electric is the way to go. We will just end up burning more coal to generate electricity. If the power was nuclear, then it would be a viable option, but it doesnt seem like any new plants are popping up in the near future.

        I'm all for improved technology in internal combustion engines both diesel and gasoline (direct injection, electronic valvetrain, etc..). We also need to get vehicle weight down as they all have an obesity problem.
        I agree, But I dont think the cost of the electricity would be that much at all.
        2000 Camaro SS P1sc
        2008 saturn Astra Xe 5-Door

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        • Gusto
          Why the hell not
          • Sep 2004
          • 2991

          #19
          Originally posted by The Russinator View Post
          The video said it takes 8 hours to charge.... I would hope it stops drawing power once the batteries are full.
          The video also said it could take 4 hours with a 240v outlet. I would def use the 240v and not the pussy 110v
          Last edited by Gusto; 12-29-2009, 10:42 PM.
          2000 Camaro SS P1sc
          2008 saturn Astra Xe 5-Door

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          • YouNeverSawMeHere
            TCS' Commodities Specialist
            • Jul 2004
            • 9057

            #20
            Originally posted by OffShore View Post
            I do like the car. Funny how there are ford ads in the beginning and end of the program
            am-ex for me.
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            • Gusto
              Why the hell not
              • Sep 2004
              • 2991

              #21
              I didnt have a ford commercial...
              2000 Camaro SS P1sc
              2008 saturn Astra Xe 5-Door

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              • OffShore
                yes it floats
                • Nov 2005
                • 9995

                #22
                Originally posted by The Russinator View Post
                The video said it takes 8 hours to charge.... I would hope it stops drawing power once the batteries are full.
                so if you charge is full once a day it will cost no more than 20 bucks a month, hows that?
                11.0 w 550 whp > 11.0 w 1100 whp VW

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                • Mullet Tuner
                  TCS Homer
                  • Apr 2004
                  • 15906

                  #23
                  Gas is cheap, if people weren't so fucking retarded this car and most other hybrids would flop.
                  Originally posted by Gerald
                  black z is a TCS fgt he should sell that z and go buy a blown 87 gt so he could be a true TCS fgt

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                  • OffShore
                    yes it floats
                    • Nov 2005
                    • 9995

                    #24
                    Originally posted by black z View Post
                    Gas is cheap, if people weren't so fucking retarded this car and most other hybrids would flop.
                    did you forget the 5 buck a gallon w had not too long ago? It would be bad ass if I didnt have to spend 280 bucks a month to fill the pig 2500 burban and I dont even drive it that much
                    11.0 w 550 whp > 11.0 w 1100 whp VW

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                    • sinSStr
                      Pro lurker
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 27376

                      #25
                      Originally posted by black z View Post
                      if people weren't so fucking retarded this car and most other hybrids would flop.
                      Holy shit. ^^ THIS!
                      '96 Impala SS #21,559 of 41,934
                      Rockin'98/Garage Couch Mafia

                      Originally posted by Outrun
                      You should write books. Your attention to detail had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had no idea what to expect until I got to the end. And let me tell you, I came. Hard. Thanks! Will read again. Asset to TCS. A++++++++++
                      Originally posted by SVT5LITER
                      I had to unexpectedly part with a pair of briefs today, lol. Not totally sure what that was about
                      R.I.P. Rockin'98!

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                      • Mullet Tuner
                        TCS Homer
                        • Apr 2004
                        • 15906

                        #26
                        Originally posted by OffShore View Post
                        did you forget the 5 buck a gallon w had not too long ago? It would be bad ass if I didnt have to spend 280 bucks a month to fill the pig 2500 burban and I dont even drive it that much
                        Good luck paying for a new car+insurance+electricity+maintenance for $280 /month!!

                        p.s. I am not surprised that you replied the way you did.
                        Originally posted by Gerald
                        black z is a TCS fgt he should sell that z and go buy a blown 87 gt so he could be a true TCS fgt

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                        • sinSStr
                          Pro lurker
                          • Jun 2008
                          • 27376

                          #27
                          Originally posted by OffShore View Post
                          did you forget the 5 buck a gallon w had not too long ago? It would be bad ass if I didnt have to spend 280 bucks a month to fill the pig 2500 burban and I dont even drive it that much
                          So uh, get rid of it?
                          '96 Impala SS #21,559 of 41,934
                          Rockin'98/Garage Couch Mafia

                          Originally posted by Outrun
                          You should write books. Your attention to detail had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had no idea what to expect until I got to the end. And let me tell you, I came. Hard. Thanks! Will read again. Asset to TCS. A++++++++++
                          Originally posted by SVT5LITER
                          I had to unexpectedly part with a pair of briefs today, lol. Not totally sure what that was about
                          R.I.P. Rockin'98!

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                          • gutlas5
                            "7718"
                            • Dec 2005
                            • 2656

                            #28
                            did i hear correctly, 3900 lbs?

                            10.89@123

                            Originally posted by 87mustangguy306
                            you can go to hell!! you can go to hell and you can die!!

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                            • Dubbsy
                              OG
                              • Nov 2002
                              • 2284

                              #29
                              Originally posted by gutlas5 View Post
                              did i hear correctly, 3900 lbs?
                              batteries aren't light?

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                              • Fernanernie
                                Hot slut aficionado
                                • Dec 2003
                                • 50750

                                #30
                                Jay Leno better get his hands on some ratings. Show not funny, show get cancelled
                                Dear Government, eventually the people with money will tell you to fuck off, and stop paying for those that don't work

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