View Single Post
Old 06-12-2012, 12:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard
Master EcoModder
 
NeilBlanchard's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth
Posts: 7,907

Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0
Team Toyota
90 day: 42.48 mpg (US)

Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S
Team Nissan
90 day: 156.46 mpg (US)

Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL
TEAM VW AUDI Group
90 day: 155.81 mpg (US)
Thanks: 3,475
Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts
The Volt is already almost the same as a Prius. I am waiting to hear more specifics, but a larger displacement engine is an odd choice, in my opinion. They can't call it an EV; as it is really a plugin hybrid, and it can use the ICE to directly power the wheels.

I thought I had heard that they originally wanted to use a purpose made 1L aluminum engine, but shelved it to save money; and used the "off-the-shelf" 1.4L cast iron unit? I am still hoping they go this route...
__________________
Sincerely, Neil

http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/
  Reply With Quote