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Translogic tests Chevy Volt, reveals Mountain Mode and 0-60

autoblog.com -- Our brothers from another mother over at Translogic just released their latest episode yesterday, episode 5.4 for whoever's counting. Host Bradley Hasemeyer spent a day with General Motors at the automaker's Milford Proving Ground driving the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and came away with some heretofore unknown tidbits of information about the plug-in series hybrid.

For one, in addition to Eco, Normal and Sport modes, the Volt will have what's called Mountain Mode that allows it to climb any grade in the country. A GM engineer says they checked to be sure its Mountain Mode was adequate for any grade in the States and we have proof of at least one major mountain the Volt can climb. When Mountain Mode is selected,.. the Volt will kick on its on-board generator and create extra energy (see video

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Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:43,388 Points:1,713,080 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2010 7:46:21 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Tatalah wrote: >Electricity and gas are like oil and water. They don't mix. They mix just fine using a Prius, a Volt, and a number of other vehicles. >Electrolysized hydrogen mixes with everything just fine. First thing, "electrolysized" is not a word. Electrolyzed hydrogen doesn't mix with much of anything because of the basic laws of science ladled out daily in freshman chemistry and physics classes. One kg of hydrogen equals approximately 75 kWh of electricity and there's no way around that. If electrolyzed hydrogen is the answer, it's obvious that the wrong question has been asked. Batteries likely work better.
traindude Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,615 Points:1,245,500 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2010 9:28:05 AM Ignore traindude Report Abuse i wish everyone could afford these type cars
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,272 Points:1,143,275 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:43:42 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I'd love to have an ecar right now, but that's not working for me b/c my daily commute exceeds the range limit.
RogerB Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:15,242 Points:2,163,870 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 3:27:23 AM Ignore RogerB Report Abuse I agree! - I wish SOMEONE would introduce an electrical car that's affordable and allows for some limitations to make it so. Example: why not make a small generator that does NOT have the capacity to run the car at full power. It would be lighter, more efficient, but might require you to sit (take a coffee/bathroom break - so what) and let it charge some. I'm willing to accept such trade-offs when 99% of my driving is under 40 miles in a day!
skiaustin Sophomore Author Austin Posts:179 Points:1,111,365 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:56:08 AM Ignore skiaustin Report Abuse I wish SOMEONE would introduce an electrical car that's affordable and allows for some limitations to make it so. Example: why not make a small generator that does NOT have the capacity to run the car at full power. It would be lighter, more efficient, but might require you to sit (take a coffee/bathroom break - so what) and let it charge some. I'm willing to accept such trade-offs when 99% of my driving is under 40 miles in a day!
gj35 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:664 Points:473,975 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:51:17 AM Ignore gj35 Report Abuse I agree with gasaholic, they need to fix a few things.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,157 Points:1,203,700 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:32:46 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse I think I will wait till they are in the hands of actual owners, and see how they preform.
Jeff1944 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:3,092 Points:678,865 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:26:11 AM Ignore Jeff1944 Report Abuse Your language is obtuse. Speak in English please.
DocWyeth Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:14,725 Points:1,499,850 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:23:23 AM Ignore DocWyeth Report Abuse I bet all the people in SF want one.
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:7,217 Points:1,171,310 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:23:16 AM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Are you really serious mikaye or just incredibly ....? From your questions, it appears that you don't car to read and very likely could not afford any $40,000 vehicle. The Volt sounds like a true goat with its on-board charging engine, powered by gasoline mikaye.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:7,001 Points:1,397,270 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:22:49 AM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse I'm still not sold.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:4,914 Points:1,278,480 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:22:30 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse I am waiting for the real world tests by consumers.
preacherjohn Champion Author Modesto Posts:2,381 Points:1,499,290 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:22:17 AM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse What will Chevy think of next?
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,665 Points:1,614,935 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:13:48 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse I just can't see paying 40K for a toy...
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:6,153 Points:1,857,755 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:11:42 AM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse They are trying to pack a lot of ideas into this project.
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:09:50 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... I can't afford the Volt at $40K+. Can you? ...
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:5,619 Points:1,664,680 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:07:49 AM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse I wonder how long the Volt will last, probably not as long as the Edsel.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:6,050 Points:1,816,515 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:06:26 AM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse Mountain mode for more climb power? Sounds strange. Will it actually work?
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:8,162 Points:1,393,420 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:03:18 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse To Expensive for me.
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:3,303 Points:1,100,570 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:02:46 AM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse all these goodies starting at $40k
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:8,800 Points:2,005,055 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 1:00:40 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse Electricity and gas are like oil and water. They don't mix. Electrolysized hydrogen mixes with everything just fine.
dirt girl Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:33,170 Points:2,621,005 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:59:53 AM Ignore dirt girl Report Abuse Of course this is just the test model. Your mileage will vary when they figure out a way to make the car more cheaply.
traindude Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,615 Points:1,245,500 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:57:39 AM Ignore traindude Report Abuse has to be more affordable. like a remedy for stupidity, if it was a million dollars, there'd still be stupid people
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,967 Points:1,042,630 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:53:06 AM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse AGAIN, SEEING IS BELIEVING - DON'T TRUST ANY OF THESE "EXPERT" REPORTS!!
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,806 Points:457,645 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:48:47 AM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse before being bought, i will need to know where to find fuel, how much insurance is needed, price and how much fuel is.
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,158 Points:965,885 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:46:03 AM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse I like the Idea of a hybrid but I still want a van. Come on dealers can't you generate enough output at a reasonable cost to propel a van?
gasaholicMO Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,418 Points:470,015 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:36:39 AM Ignore gasaholicMO Report Abuse They need to fix a few things, price, electric range & price.
Sisu58 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:836 Points:185,430 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:30:41 AM Ignore Sisu58 Report Abuse Sounds like just a lot of hype.
reeko Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,532 Points:611,700 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:26:58 AM Ignore reeko Report Abuse wonder how much free electricity costs? electric hybrid vehicles = fail = moonbat fantasy.
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:14,343 Points:2,569,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:26:30 AM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse How far does it go?
Bus561 Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,081 Points:2,754,080 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:20:53 AM Ignore Bus561 Report Abuse Right now I will stay with my gasoline powered vehicles because this type of vehicle has a lot of proving to do before it will convince me.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:3,347 Points:1,114,030 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:17:21 AM Ignore OGW Report Abuse Has a very long way to go before it is a practical and useful vehicle.
ajrn Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,007 Points:2,515,765 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:09:41 AM Ignore ajrn Report Abuse Quote.. Over the course of the day, Bradley drove the Volt a total of 59.7 miles, 16.1 of which occurred with the gas-powered range-extending on. During that time, 0.59 gallons of gas were consumed, which means the Volt achieved about 100 miles per gallon for the day and 27.3 mpg while the engine was operating. 27.3 mpg while the engine was running. ...Uh guys-- how much does YOUR "free" electricity cost??
signwiz Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,395 Points:1,350,680 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:09:17 AM Ignore signwiz Report Abuse If gas prices continue present patterns they may be in trouble.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,031 Points:1,217,585 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:03:40 AM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse OK
panama303 All-Star Author Denver Posts:790 Points:267,120 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:53:14 PM Ignore panama303 Report Abuse No YOU have to climb the financial mountain if you want one.
ricker8 Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,128 Points:675,325 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:52:48 PM Ignore ricker8 Report Abuse This car is a great looking car and will probably be a car for our future but because of it's high pricing most of the common worker who could really use one can't afford it.
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:7,236 Points:1,868,210 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:52:05 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse It doesn't use a fuel cell but I might try one.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,255 Points:1,985,195 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:46:39 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse can it climb the economic and financial mountain ??
915Chief Champion Author San Diego Posts:6,066 Points:1,204,220 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:46:12 PM Ignore 915Chief Report Abuse Now tell us who can afford one...
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:5,624 Points:1,115,325 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:37:47 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse but will the car make it through the first year financially?
briank299 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,983 Points:2,602,045 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:31:20 PM Ignore briank299 Report Abuse New technology is ALWAYS pricey when it is new. Give the Chevy Volt some time, and the price will be within reach VERY soon! Remember - You won't have to spend $100 or more at the gas pump every month - Factor that into the overall cost! :-)
aldog365 Champion Author Nashville Posts:3,150 Points:1,559,710 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:29:53 PM Ignore aldog365 Report Abuse I can see alot of people running in mountain mode all the time.
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,930 Points:1,426,980 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:28:57 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse volt at the present price is a flopshow.
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,765 Points:1,543,485 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:22:14 PM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse the $41,000 boondoggle
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,218 Points:2,155,785 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:20:26 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse We could never afford a Volt.
ex911 Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,844 Points:1,339,770 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:16:04 PM Ignore ex911 Report Abuse that's really cool to know!
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,708 Points:574,000 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:11:00 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse Wonder if they tested it on the hills of San Francisco.
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:5,861 Points:1,075,750 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:09:23 PM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse How about entering it in the Pike's Peak competition?
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,067 Points:1,128,155 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2010 11:07:24 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Ray_10589....well said.