The Chevy Volt has made news because its drivers average about 1,000 miles between fill-ups. But what does this mean?
http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/02/autos/volt_1000_miles/index.htm
And how does the Volt perform in crash tests? Due to the extra weight of battery packs, the Volt, and Leaf (another electric car) -- perform well in crash tests.
Read more here:
http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/26/news/companies/leaf_volt_crash_tests/index.htm?iid=EAL
- The Chevy Volt can go about 35 miles on a fully charged battery. Then, the car operates on gas (it has a 9.3 gallon gas tank).
- Thus, the average Volt driver drives about 111 miles per gallon.
- Some drivers go about 4,000 miles between fill-ups, because they drive short distances and recharge the car frequently.
- In most of the U.S., electricity costs less than the equivalent usage of gas, per mile. (about 1/3 the cost).
Read more here:
http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/02/autos/volt_1000_miles/index.htm
And how does the Volt perform in crash tests? Due to the extra weight of battery packs, the Volt, and Leaf (another electric car) -- perform well in crash tests.
Read more here:
http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/26/news/companies/leaf_volt_crash_tests/index.htm?iid=EAL
