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Motown_Johnny

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15. The Model S is going to change the design of all electric cars

Fri Apr 13, 2012, 08:02 AM

Apr 2012

I saw one at the auto show.

The way they designed it is amazing. The batteries all fit under the passenger compartment. Think of a short stack of playing cards (ten or so) and then scale it up to fit between the axles of the car. The batteries fit there and you can get up to 300 miles in a charge.

It makes so much more sense than using big "brick" shapes for batteries. Even The Volt is only sits 4 because part of the battery is between the passengers in the rear seats.

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My friend picked up his new Chevy Volt today. [View all] Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 OP

I should do some research on these Mz Pip Apr 2012 #1

No matter how much our red footed friends disparage it. Keep this in mind... wandy Apr 2012 #2

They seem to hate all hybrid and electrics Papagoose Apr 2012 #4

But you see their just little battery powered toys. RIGHT... wandy Apr 2012 #7

The Model S is going to change the design of all electric cars Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #15

They see it as part of the communist plot to sap and impurify their precious bodily fluids nxylas Apr 2012 #27

Is it too late to edit? Egalitarian Thug Apr 2012 #6

I'm most envious! JNelson6563 Apr 2012 #3

I've been driving and riding around in one the last few months. Gregorian Apr 2012 #5

He will be using this for lots of short trips Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #13

Interesting... ellisonz Apr 2012 #8

What did he pay? Did he get a deal? Did he have to wait to get it? The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #9

I didn't ask specifics Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #11

Smart guy. I would love to have a vehicle with great mileage. The Wielding Truth Apr 2012 #42

It's a Chevy Cruze with less room, Yes it gets better MPG but doc03 Apr 2012 #10

Do you have math to back that up? Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #12

Here is the math. Cestode Apr 2012 #29

First of all the couple Volts that I have seen were priced at around $41 or $42000, doc03 Apr 2012 #32

I totally agree. Cestode Apr 2012 #33

I have a Chevy Cruze myself and so far am happy with it. doc03 Apr 2012 #34

Don't forget that it costs $1-$2 dollars a day to charge the car overnight. SmellyFeet Apr 2012 #37

Depends on your usage. I ran the math Robb Apr 2012 #41

A Cruze isn't a Volt Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #43

Well I would hope you get something extra for an additional $20000 plus doc03 Apr 2012 #51

If I was a little bit younger and still working madokie Apr 2012 #14

Doing something food for the environment is wholly separate from feeling good LanternWaste Apr 2012 #38

Sorry to hear that. greytdemocrat Apr 2012 #16

Why are you "sorry" his friend bought a Volt? obamanut2012 Apr 2012 #17

Who said I'm concerned??? greytdemocrat Apr 2012 #19

so you know one person who bought a car JanMichael Apr 2012 #20

I'm happy for you. greytdemocrat Apr 2012 #21

why are you happy for me? JanMichael Apr 2012 #24

Then the one your friend bought was a fluke obamanut2012 Apr 2012 #25

The reviews have been great JanMichael Apr 2012 #28

I imagine that many people believe that one instance from a large sample is a valid inference LanternWaste Apr 2012 #39

Want. Keep us updated! Robb Apr 2012 #18

Quiet gvstn Apr 2012 #22

There are some issues with that JanMichael Apr 2012 #26

look forward to hearing more about it lovemydog Apr 2012 #23

We've had ours since they first came out. 6000eliot Apr 2012 #30

He got the Bose' sound system Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #44

oh- then i can see why they cost $40K... ;) stlsaxman Apr 2012 #49

I got a quote on one this week Sedona Apr 2012 #31

Do you all have the crazy-good tax rebate on them? Robb Apr 2012 #35

Range on the malibu Sedona Apr 2012 #36

We had the same dilemma a few weeks ago... colinmom71 Apr 2012 #40

I'm glad you found a vehicle you are happy with Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #46

everyone I knew who had those old Escorts cyglet Apr 2012 #50

I'd appreciate any advice gvstn Apr 2012 #52

The Volt can make it to LA. Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #45

The replacement battery is a bit steep.... but I suppose it could midnight Apr 2012 #47

The battery has an 8 year 100,000 mile warrenty Motown_Johnny Apr 2012 #48