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Media_Truth

Media_Truth

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It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
 
Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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I like to put my money where my pocket is :shrug: , but whatever floats your boat. Im glad youre happy with your purchase
 
Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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Congrats! Good for you!
 
Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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As well as treating yourself, you have made a tiny contribution towards improving the lives of all of our children and grandchildren by lowering your CO2 emissions. Thank you.
 
Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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So your wind mill and solar panel generate enough to charge up your new car and have excess left over?
 
Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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I admire both your commitment and your leading by example.
 
Steve Case said:
So your wind mill and solar panel generate enough to charge up your new car and have excess left over?
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I believe it will. I run a surplus every month, but some months are more marginal than others. It's a 12-Amp charge so we'll see....

It can be programmed to start charging at any time, which if used, can be good for the Utility company. I can avoid the peak hours.
 
Surface Detail said:
As well as treating yourself, you have made a tiny contribution towards improving the lives of all of our children and grandchildren by lowering your CO2 emissions. Thank you.
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Thanks SD. Yeah, the greenhouse gases are one thing, but ozone and particulate pollution are another. I think more states should supply incentives like Colorado does (voted the best in the nation). Recently, I was in AZ, and the air quality is really bad. I heard Phoenix was 8th worst in the US for Ozone. A lot of big cities have similar air quality problems. The American Lung Association does an evaluation every year.
 
Media_Truth said:
I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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I like to put money in my pocket, and be comfortable and happy, which is why I have my Leaf....not because I think the car I drive needs to be based around my goddamn political views.

I considered a Volt, but couldn't find any in my price range with the features I wanted. While I wouldn't mind greater range on my Leaf, it generally handles 90% of my driving. The rest of the time I just swap with my wife and take our Escape or I grab my motorcycle.

Very much intrigued to get into a Model 3 once they're a bit more common and able to be test driven.
 
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lurchadams said:
Congrats! Good for you!
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Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!



And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.


My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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It is most certainly not beautiful. And the real problem here is the tax money that went into helping you buy this car, and probably your solar panels and wind turbine too. Were Chevy operating without such public help, Id say have at it. Buy what you like.

This is beautiful. 4 liters of pure awesome

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Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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Nice!

What’s the range on those things these days?

I also have always wondered what the lifespan of the batteries are...
 
Threegoofs said:
Nice!

What’s the range on those things these days?

I also have always wondered what the lifespan of the batteries are...
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50 miles battery, then 350 on gas. 5-13 hours to charge. 5 mins to fuel. Other than the govt related issues and long term cost, the idea is a good one. Small charge for running to grocery, big tank for everything else.
 
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Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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Is that the full EV or the plug in hybrid model?
 
Media_Truth said:
It's a beauty!

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And before some of you start talking about coal-fired electricity, etc, I'll also say that I generate an electricity surplus 12 months a year, with solar PVs and a residential wind turbine.

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My intent is not to be smug in this post. I simply like to put my money where my mouth is, and be an example to others.
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I rented one of these a few months ago. It was a very pleasant car to drive. The little screen monitor told me I was getting close to 200 mpg, and that's with me driving about 80mph all the time.
 
Zyphlin said:
I like to put money in my pocket, and be comfortable and happy, which is why I have my Leaf....not because I think the car I drive needs to be based around my goddamn political views.

I considered a Volt, but couldn't find any in my price range with the features I wanted. While I wouldn't mind greater range on my Leaf, it generally handles 90% of my driving. The rest of the time I just swap with my wife and take our Escape or I grab my motorcycle.

Very much intrigued to get into a Model 3 once they're a bit more common and able to be test driven.
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You're right! After driving it today, I realized that it's going to save me a ton of money as well. Some Volt owners say that they can get the same mileage on a Volt for about 1/5th of the price of gasoline, with their electricity cost. The other beautiful feature is the regenerative braking. I don't know if the Leaf has a regenerator paddle, but it slows the vehicle down very quickly, the whole time, capturing the motion-power to the generator, recharging the battery. Volt owners very, very seldom need a brake job. The regen braking can bring the car to a complete stop in about 15-20 feet. You can also drive anytime in low gear, and accomplish the same thing - even on the highway, if you want to... And I'm just getting started!!!
 
jonny5 said:
It is most certainly not beautiful. And the real problem here is the tax money that went into helping you buy this car, and probably your solar panels and wind turbine too. Were Chevy operating without such public help, Id say have at it. Buy what you like.

This is beautiful. 4 liters of pure awesome

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To each his own. I've never been into the speed-power-thing. That said, I was told that the Volt is programmed to not exceed 101 MPH. The expert who mentioned this, told me that the early models would go 155 MPH, so they had to do something.

One other thing to consider - those that drive huge SUVs cause more wear and tear on the roads. So our tax dollars are paying for their damage. Some don't drive at all, but local governments use General Fund dollars (sales tax money) to pay for roads. In addition, ashmatic and bronchial health problems are exacerbated by that car that you crave so much. Are you going to help out with their medical bills?
 
Threegoofs said:
Nice!

What’s the range on those things these days?

I also have always wondered what the lifespan of the batteries are...
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First question was answered. The high voltage batteries are considered part of the drive train. The drive train is warranteed for 5 years or 100,000 miles. After noting the driving savings, I think even if the batteries have to be replaced after the expiration, the savings will easily cover the cost.
 
Fishking said:
Is that the full EV or the plug in hybrid model?
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The Volt is the Plug-In model. It's full electric, in the sense that it always runs off the electric motor. If electric charge is depleted, gas is burned to run the generator and recharge the battery.

The Bolt is the all-electric option, and 2018 is it's first year. It loaded with battery power, and has a range of over 300 miles. They're hard to get. You have to put money down, and wait for the next dealer order.
 
Media_Truth said:
I believe it will. I run a surplus every month, but some months are more marginal than others. It's a 12-Amp charge so we'll see....

It can be programmed to start charging at any time, which if used, can be good for the Utility company. I can avoid the peak hours.
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Hmmmm, anytime? You’re recharging from a storage battery? I ask that because the wind dies down at night and of course the sun doesn’t shine then either. Besides all that, if that’s a photo of your complete setup, it looks pretty dinky compared to the power needed to push a car down the road over 100 miles.

One of my tag lines says liberals think they can power the world on solar panels and squirrel cages.
 
Steve Case said:
Hmmmm, anytime? You’re recharging from a storage battery? I ask that because the wind dies down at night and of course the sun doesn’t shine then either. Besides all that, if that’s a photo of your complete setup, it looks pretty dinky compared to the power needed to push a car down the road over 100 miles.

One of my tag lines says liberals think they can power the world on solar panels and squirrel cages.
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First, I have Netmetering. Perhaps you could look this up and learn something. Second - you're wrong. Study electricity throughputs, and you may learn something. BTW - I have a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. Third, I'm not trying to "power the world" - just my car and my home.
 
Media_Truth said:
The Volt is the Plug-In model. It's full electric, in the sense that it always runs off the electric motor. If electric charge is depleted, gas is burned to run the generator and recharge the battery.

The Bolt is the all-electric option, and 2018 is it's first year. It loaded with battery power, and has a range of over 300 miles. They're hard to get. You have to put money down, and wait for the next dealer order.
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Cool....we recently got a plug in hybrid minivan. It has a 33 mile range as a full electric vehicle, which is 95% of our driving, and then will switch to a regular hybrid once that runs out. It solves the problem of battery anxiety about running out of charge and being stuck for days with a lot of driving or for longer trips. So it basically gets what you want almost all the time without having to buy a second vehicle.
 
A Volt.
That's what my Prius wants to be when it grows up.
Someday soon :)
Congratulations, they are excellent cars and the batteries last way longer than the warranty.
You can expect about 150 to 200 thousand miles easily, just like the Prius.
 
Media_Truth said:
To each his own. I've never been into the speed-power-thing. That said, I was told that the Volt is programmed to not exceed 101 MPH. The expert who mentioned this, told me that the early models would go 155 MPH, so they had to do something.

One other thing to consider - those that drive huge SUVs cause more wear and tear on the roads. So our tax dollars are paying for their damage. Some don't drive at all, but local governments use General Fund dollars (sales tax money) to pay for roads. In addition, ashmatic and bronchial health problems are exacerbated by that car that you crave so much. Are you going to help out with their medical bills?
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Some order more stuff from amazon, or drive farther to work, or tow boats, smoke or live in cities with more disease. SHould they pay more taxes? Thats too complicated, so we should all just pay the same to use the public roads (or make them all toll roads). Except that govt likes EVs so you get a break on the price of yours, plus your manufacturer got bailed out, and the govt (ie. me)funds the development of your car. Put EVs on the same footing with other cars and I wouldnt have a problem.
 
Media_Truth said:
First, I have Netmetering. Perhaps you could look this up and learn something. Second - you're wrong. Study electricity throughputs, and you may learn something. BTW - I have a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. Third, I'm not trying to "power the world" - just my car and my home.
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I imagine youre going to put and use gas in the car?
 
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