Chevrolet Volt

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Se calhar existe uma relação qualquer, mas adiante :p

Mas não percebo o porque de ignorares o automóvel e focares-te no ódio inves do produto em si. Estás a ser pouco pragmático face ao assunto em discussão ;)
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Deixa ver... ignorei o modelo... e ataquei a marca. Bem, isso é 90% do que se faz aqui, porque hei-de ser diferente?! [:D]

Não consigo distinguir uma coisa da outra; para mim o VOlt, por muito bom que seja, fica manchado pela atitude da marca há 10, 15 anos atrás.

Nota sobre o carro: inspiração descarada à Honda. Accord e Civic por todo o lado.
 
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Português ao volante disse:
Nota sobre o carro: inspiração descarada à Honda. Accord e Civic por todo o lado.
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Embora do ponto de vista aerodinâmico os carros tenham tendência para serem parecidos (para obterem baixo CX), dizer que foi inspirado na Honda parece-me uma ofensa ao projecto que em nada tem a ver com os actuais híbridos.

Estamos a falar de um segmento "C" (largura 1.79, comprimento 4.30) de propulsão exclusivamente eléctrica que pode recorrer a um pequeno motor de combustão que funcionará apenas como gerador para fornecer energia eléctrica.
Um veículo capaz de médias de consumo de 1,6Lts aos 100, ou menos ainda, se as baterias forem carregadas 'em casa'.

Estou à espera que outros grandes construtores sigam o exemplo, mas até agora, ainda não vi nada semelhante, nem da Toyota, nem da Honda.

Michael
 
Mik disse:
É relevante a desculpa?
Qualquer coisa serviria, desde que o carro deixasse de ser comercializado / utilizado, tal como aconteceu.

Agora, o consumidor está mais exigente porque lhe foram ao bol$o com a especulação do petróleo. As preocupações ambientais são válidas, mas os rombos na carteira são bem mais eficazes e os fabricantes de automóveis têm duas hipóteses, ou arranjam outra fórmula, ou deixam de conseguir vender e fecham as portas.

Estou convencido que nestes próximos anos vamos provavelmente assistir ao desaparecimento de mais alguns construtores.

Michael
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Mas vamos ver uma coisa,

Se o carro realmente desse lucro eles teriam-no abandonado?
 
Português ao volante disse:
Deixa ver... ignorei o modelo... e ataquei a marca. Bem, isso é 90% do que se faz aqui, porque hei-de ser diferente?! [:D]

Não consigo distinguir uma coisa da outra; para mim o VOlt, por muito bom que seja, fica manchado pela atitude da marca há 10, 15 anos atrás.

Nota sobre o carro: inspiração descarada à Honda. Accord e Civic por todo o lado.
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Há grupos bastante infelizes cá no Forum mas pelo menos quando vêm qualquer coisa que cumpra os seus requisitos de "paixão automóvel" ficam logo interessados e batem palmas!

Infelizmente, tu com essa atitude vais pertencer a um grupo permanentemente infeliz...
 
Português ao volante disse:
Deixa ver... ignorei o modelo... e ataquei a marca. Bem, isso é 90% do que se faz aqui, porque hei-de ser diferente?! [:D]

Não consigo distinguir uma coisa da outra; para mim o VOlt, por muito bom que seja, fica manchado pela atitude da marca há 10, 15 anos atrás.

Nota sobre o carro: inspiração descarada à Honda. Accord e Civic por todo o lado.
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Agora sobre o carro, parece-me muito bem. Tem um aspecto "sofisticado", dentro do estilo Hibrido, mas mais rebuscado.

Tem tudo para ser um sucesso.
 
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Até que enfim...

Até que enfim...

...que vamos poder ter alternativas para além da gasolina, gasoleo e GPL...
Todos os projectos que nos deixem livres (em parte ou totalmente) da dependencia do Petroleo são excelentes noticias...

http://www.betterplace.com/

Quem não gostar, não compre... é simples
 
Updated 9/16/2008
GM recently revealed new pictures of the Volt sans the executives mugging in every shot. The new shots give a better idea of Volt's final shape. There's also a shot of the Volt's interior which looks quite remarkable.

GM also revealed a few more details about the Volt during the press unveiling. According to GM, here are a few of the highlights of the interior:

* Driver-configurable, liquid crystal instrument display
* Standard seven-inch touch screen vehicle information display
* Touch screen-style climate and infotainment controls
* Optional navigation system with onboard hard drive for maps and music storage
* Standard Bluetooth for cellular phone and USB/Bluetooth for music streaming

GM stated that the electric motor generates 150 HP and 273 lb-ft of torque which can propel the vehicle at up to 100 MPH. The company also noted that the average driver would save $1,500 in fuel costs per year based on an average daily commute of 40 miles per day, $3.60 gasoline, and 15,000 miles of driving per year.

fonte: http://www.dailytech.com/Updated+Production+Chevrolet+Volt+Design+Unveiled/article12896.htm
 
Chevrolet Volt Leads General Motors Into Its Second Century

Chevrolet Volt Leads General Motors Into Its Second Century

Especificações e comunicado de imprensa:

PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 CHEVROLET VOLT
General
Vehicle type:
5-door, front-wheel-drive sedan
Category:
Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV)
E-REV competitors:
none
Chassis:
independent McPherson struts front, compound crank twist axle rear, four-wheel disc brakes, full regenerative brakes to maximize energy capture, electric power-assist steering
Seating capacity:
four
Manufacturing location:
Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly (subject to GM successfully negotiating satisfactory government incentives)

Performance
Top speed (mph):
100
EV range, city (miles):
40 (based on EPA city cycle)

Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm):
105.7 / 2685
Length (in / mm):
177 / 4404
Width (in / mm):
70.8 / 1798
Height (in / mm):
56.3 / 1430
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
10.6 / 301

Battery system
Type:
lithium-ion
Energy (kWh)
16

Electric drive unit
Power (kW / hp):
111 / 150
Torque (lb-ft / Nm):
273 / 370

Exterior
Tire and wheel size:
specially developed low rolling-resistance tires on 17-inch forged aluminum wheels
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DETROIT - General Motors launched its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt - a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles.
"Revealing the production version of the Chevy Volt is a great way to open our second century," said Rick Wagoner, GM Chairman and CEO. "The Volt is symbolic of GM's strong commitment to the future ... just the kind of technology innovationthat our industry needs to respond to today's and tomorrow's energy and environmental challenges."
Form follows function
The design of the Chevrolet Volt production car has evolved from the original concept that was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Because aerodynamics plays a key role in maximizing driving range, GM designers created an aerodynamically efficient design for the production vehicle. Many of the design cues from the concept vehicle endure in the production Volt, including the closed front grille, athletic stance, rear design graphics, outside rearview mirrors and more. The Volt's rounded and flush front fascia, tapered corners and grille are functional, enabling air to move easily around the car. In the rear, sharp edges and a carefully designed spoiler allow the air to flow off and away quickly. An aggressive rake on the windshield and back glass help reduce turbulence and drag.
Working closely with GM aerodynamicists to shape the Volt, design and engineering teams developed one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in GM's history. They spent hundreds of hours with the Volt in GM's wind tunnel, testing and re-testing parts such as the front and rear quarter panels, rear spoiler, rockers and side mirrors. Aerodynamic improvements enabled GM to reach the Volt's target of driving up to 40 miles (based on EPA city cycle) without using gasoline or producing emissions.
Inside, the Volt offers the space, comfort, convenience and safety features that customers expect in a four-passenger sedan, and it delivers them in a variety of interior color, lighting and trim options unlike any offered before on a Chevrolet sedan. Modern controls and attractive materials, two informational displays, and a touch-sensitive infotainment center with integrated shifter distinguish the Volt's interior from other vehicles in the market.
Some of Volt's interior technological features include:
  • Driver-configurable, liquid crystal instrument display
  • Standard seven-inch touch screen vehicle information display
  • Touch screen-style climate and infotainment controls
  • Optional navigation system with onboard hard drive for maps and music storage
  • Standard Bluetooth for cellular phone and USB/Bluetooth for music streaming
New era in automotive transportation
The Chevrolet Volt is leading a new era of electrification of the automobile by creating a new class of vehicle known as the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle, or E-REV.
The Volt uses electricity to move the wheels at all times and speeds. For trips up to 40 miles, the Volt is powered only by electricity stored in its 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery. When the battery's energy is depleted, a gasoline/E85-powered engine generator seamlessly provides electricity to power the Volt's electric drive unit while simultaneously sustaining the charge of the battery. This mode of operation extends the range of the Volt for several hundred additional miles, until the vehicle's battery can be charged. Unlike a conventional battery-electric vehicle, the Volt eliminates "range anxiety," giving the confidence and peace of mind that the driver will not be stranded by a depleted battery.
The Chevrolet Volt can be plugged either into a standard household 120v outlet or use 240v for charging. The vehicle's intelligent charging technology enables the Volt's battery to be charged in less than three hours on a 240v outlet or about eight hours on a 120v outlet. Charge times are reduced if the battery has not been fully depleted. At a cost of about 80 cents per day (10 cents per kWh) for a full charge that will deliver up to 40 miles of electric driving, GM estimates that the Volt will be less expensive to recharge than purchasing a cup of your favorite coffee. Charging the Volt about once daily will consume less electric energy annually than the average home's refrigerator and freezer units.
Charge out of driving
The Chevrolet Volt offers spirited driving performance in a remarkably quiet interior. More than 220 lithium-ion cells contained within the Volt's battery pack provide ample power. The Volt's electric drive unit delivers the equivalent of 150 horsepower, 273 lb-ft. (370 Nm) of instant torque, and a top speed of 100 miles per hour. The lack of engine noise, combined with special sound-deadening materials, make the Chevrolet Volt an extremely quiet vehicle to drive.
GM estimates that the Volt will cost about two cents per mile to drive while under battery power compared to 12 cents per mile using gasoline priced at $3.60 per gallon. For an average driver who drives 40 miles per day (or 15,000 miles per year), this amounts to a cost savings of $1,500 annually. Using peak electric rates, GM estimates that an electrically driven mile in a Chevy Volt will be about one-sixth of the cost of a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle. The cost savings are even greater when charging during off-peak hours, when electric rates are cheaper.
The Chevrolet Volt is expected to be built at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck manufacturing facility, subject to GM successfully negotiating satisfactory government incentives. Production is scheduled to begin late 2010 for models in the United States. Pricing has not been announced. Visit media.gm.com/volt for more information.
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world's largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com.
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carlos andrade disse:
Mas vamos ver uma coisa,

Se o carro realmente desse lucro eles teriam-no abandonado?
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Muito provavelmente, o lucro nos Hummer e outros, é muito superior ao lucro do EV1 ...ou do futuro Volt. ...e o EV1, bem como o Volt, vão forçosamente diminuir as vendas dos outros. ...e feitas as contas, foi melhor assim (do ponto de vista deles, obviamente).
...de tal forma, que preferiram destruir carros perfeitamente válidos do que vendê-los a quem os queria. ...Foi uma fantochada.

Michael
 
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