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Forum: Conservation 03-09-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 259
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Posted By Roostre
Did you see this?

Obviously inspired by Oilpan's trailer thread on Ecomodder;

Voltruk (http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?278881-Voltruk&p=3907513#post3907513)
Forum: Conservation 04-14-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
That is an awesome achievement!! Continuing...

That is an awesome achievement!!

Continuing to love our Volt.
Forum: Conservation 01-19-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
Because there are no USED Bolts. In 3 or 4 years...

Because there are no USED Bolts. In 3 or 4 years it may become an attractive alternative. :thumbup:
Forum: Conservation 01-19-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
I've been a subscriber an infrequent contributor...

I've been a subscriber an infrequent contributor to the EVDL (Electric Vehicle Discussion List) list since dial up internet days. I've been wanting to do an electric vehicle conversion for all those...
Forum: Conservation 01-19-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
I bought both my EVs used and at substantial...

I bought both my EVs used and at substantial discounts.

I used $3 per gallon to compare to my old car that was paid off. At the time buying the Volt meant I broke even in about 4 years. With...
Forum: Conservation 01-18-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
Yep. Because gas motors are only about 27%...

Yep. Because gas motors are only about 27% efficient they have over 70% of the fuel turned to heat. They are actually very good at making waste heat, even when you don't want or need it.

Electric...
Forum: Conservation 01-18-16, 02:14 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
Thumbs up :thumbup: Congrats on the 47K!! And thanks...

:thumbup:
Congrats on the 47K!!
And thanks for the photos! All great.


Have not had the opportunity to see the Gen2 Volt in person yet, but it looks like GM has really improved the breed from...
Forum: Conservation 10-16-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
The Volt opened our eyes to the viability of...

The Volt opened our eyes to the viability of owning an EV. Like most Americans, we probably overestimated how much we actually drive. A few weeks with the Volt not using any gasoline was a true...
Forum: Conservation 10-15-15, 07:50 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 156,293
Posted By Roostre
Thumbs up Great minds... and all that.

Have a Volt myself. Used '13 with fairly low miles. I am commuting 36-37 miles round trip on just the EV. Here's my stats so far:

6091

Love this car so far.

BTW- we also have a Leaf. And,...
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