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Originally Posted by Mcmflow
I think we need to hear something offical......if this is true.....what a waste, I would never spend $35-40K for this
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Why in the world would this be a "waste"? You do NOT want to use a 30% efficient gas motor to charge the battery. 78% of us will not use the ICE at all for commuting to and from work. When one needs to travel more than 40 miles - the ICE will kick in and burn just enough fuel to drive the generator enough to provide electricity to the electric motor. When you get to a plug - you can recharge over night. This is the most efficient way to power the Volt. Uses the least fuel and creates the least amount of pollution.
Charging the batteries with a 30% efficient internal combustion engine makes no sense.