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<p>I haven't seen anyone mention the Chevy Volt. The simplified
concept is that it is an EV with an on-board "extended range"
generator. 35 to 60 miles pure EV range (Gen 1 or Gen 2), which
covers most commutes in the USA and about 300+ miles of gasoline
extended range. No range anxiety, but plenty of EV efficiency for
most. I recharge when it is available, but nothing to panic
over. I gladly give up a charging spot to allow a pure-EV access.</p>
<p>I live in very rural New Mexico and still get around 50 MPG net
mileage when driving to the grocery store (75 miles away).
Driving locally I am getting at least 115 MPGe (MPG equivalent to
the energy of kWh vs gasoline). That works out to about 1/2 the
cost of dino-fuel at the $.13+/kWh I pay here. If I was living
closer to a large town, I'd hardly ever use gas. Have not had it
long enough to ham it up much, but I just did a quick install of a
Yaesu FTM-400 and it was easy. Right now nothing permanently
attached, but still reasonably safe and accessible. No detected
birdies or hash.<br>
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<p>So far this is the best car I've ever owner. It will be very
difficult to buy a pure ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle
again. Loads of Gen 1 (2011-2015) Volts are coming off of lease,
20K-30K miles and very reasonably priced (mid-$10K's). The
battery and entire Voltec propulsion system is guaranteed for 100K
miles/8 years. I know of no replacements due to reduced capacity
(but a few failed modules). Depreciation is ridiculous for the
high quality and overall excellent experience of owners. Check
the Volt Owners FB group. <br>
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<p>I have no association with Chevy or GM -- Just a very happy Volt
owner wishing I had considered it earlier.<br>
2013 Volt, 25K miles, 3.5K by me. Purchased used (off lease) Nov.
2016.<br>
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<p> -- Gary, WS5N<br>
Fence Lake, NM<br>
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<div>Ideally I'd have two vehicles -- a bigger one for hauling
and recreation, and an EV for in-town commutes. Limited to
one vehicle for myself, I'm not prepared to give up
road-tripping, towing and some off-road capability. So my
recent purchase was still fossil. My other concern with
EV's is battery longevity -- though a relative of mine
(brammo.com) is working on that. :-)</div>
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<div>For the daily commute, alot of us deal with an antiquated
transportation infrastructure. In gridlock traffic, hours of
operation can be more important than raw range in miles. Even
a highly intelligent system couldn't shut down entirely when
you're in stop-and-go traffic. You'd still want radio,
lights, and wattage-hungry heat or A/C while you're
contemplating the view of the column of traffic ahead. But if
I wasn't much into recreation, I'd consider a smaller electric
sedan now.<br>
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<div>73, KD0KZE / Paul<br>
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