Comments for Rob's RAVolt!

Comment on VW hybrid makes bus stop conversation by Devin

Devin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:44:56 +0000

You know, those are probably UK gallons, which are 160 ounces. In US gallons that would be 56 MPG. Not bad, but not as jaw dropping. I worked in England and I remember being stunned that large (Ford 500) cars with V6’s there were rated at 38MPG and econoboxes were rated in the 50’s, then I realized that that was only 30 and 40 MPG US respectively. Brits also thought their mid-sized cars were 20% more efficient than the identical US models, few realized the Imperial/Standard factor.

Comment on Prius complexity undermines their greeniness by Chevy Volt Savior

Chevy Volt Savior — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:33:51 +0000

Love th Volt and I think is has alot to offer. Just keeping my fingers crossed that it will actually go into production in 2010 as advertised.

Check out pics and videos of the Volt at http://www.chevy-volt.net

Comment on Cold = Dead by mv

mv — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:39:41 +0000

You guys are lucky — here around Scandinavia, the winter lasts 6 months so the batteries need insulation and controlled temperature for sure

Comment on Austin Energy issues me Rebate Check #1 by Rob

Rob — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:38:18 +0000

I’m glad that your excited about electric vehicles. The best way to get smart them is to buy an EV - that’s why I did my conversion to understand what it’s like.

There are lots of excellent entry EV choices - most are scooters or electric motorcycles (Vetrix or NMG). People have been successful selling those here in Austin. To my knowledge, the NEVs are not selling well. If you can establish yourself with small EVs then you could scale up as the market matures.

Comment on Austin Energy issues me Rebate Check #1 by Holly

Holly — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:05:32 +0000

Hi! I’m all new at this ev stuff, but I’m am sold completely on the idea. I’d really like to open a dealership in my town. We see over 1 million tourists per year. Wisconsin Dells is located between Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis/St Paul. Who do you recommend? I’d like to sell plug-in’s here. Where do I find out about this without being contacted by a scam? I’ve already found one person who got taken for a ride, no pun intended. So, …got any suggestions?
Holly

Comment on Electric Egg from Mitsubishi by Randy C.

Randy C. — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:11:21 +0000

I think this is a cool car, style with some utility. It has the same range and speed specs. as a gen.1 EV1 AND carries 4 people. When I first saw this I thought that if it were brought to the US it would sell like hot cakes. All of the former EV1 drivers would by it. But alas I read a report later that Mitsubishi has no plans to import this one

Comment on RAVolt lets me down, Laura picks me up by Roger

Roger — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:53:49 +0000

FYI, in case you missed this, another retro with no talk of H & A but with a nice model: http://www.theoildrum.com/node/3275
Sorry ’bout the operator failure …. oh, for a better capacitor … drive over to EEstor and ask for one. Smooth cruisin’

Comment on Texas Inspection: PASS! by Mother in law

Mother in law — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:22:00 +0000

I am sooo proud!

Why are you making me do math for god’s sake!

Comment on Tesla, Tesla, and more Tesla by Mother in law

Mother in law — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:51:08 +0000

If you ever mention Al Gore on your blog again, I am comiing to Austin and retaking possession of the Rav,,you hear me now?

The very idea!

Comment on Clutchless Shifting by Darin

Darin — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:28:47 +0000

PS - great post. Nice to see this frequent EVDL topic summarized nicely in one place.