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Re: IL Corrects Volt Story: Batteries Will NOT Charge When Driving
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Originally Posted by stormwatcher
Well, how much sense does it make using a 30% efficient ICE to drive the generator? How efficient is that?
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- Much better than wasting energy - and 'experiencing' certain types of efficiencies putting it into the battery and then pulling it out .
Don't get confused by all the misinformation concerning HSD etc.
There are many measurements of efficiency that are not good in that PT - but their effects and inefficiencies are overcome by ( primarily) capturing enough brake energy so that in total it comes out ahead . ( with the right duty cycle etc ).
The Volt offers a stronger regen ability plus the advantage of a strong PHEV capability.
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In regards to the VOLT
With a typical annual driving pattern < totaling 11,390 miles - including three 450 mile trips and a bunch of 40 mile plus per days > and assuming you only charge <once > per overnight:
Vehicle ……………… Gallons per year
Volt ………………….. 37
Prius ………………… 228
30 MPG car ………… 380
20 MPG car ………… 570
Dave G.
Last edited by AMERICA 123 : 09-24-2008 at 02:09 PM.
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