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G. David Felt

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  1. G. David Felt
    Always did love Bluish Kit Cars! Ford has a hit with their new GT!
  2. G. David Felt
    Very cool, but with today's technology, you really have to love wood working to want to take on that much effort.
  3. G. David Felt
    Hybrid Cars web site dug into the battery and gear box with GM and has a great write up with comparison to both Tesla and BMW i3. http://www.hybridcars.com/2017-chevy-bolt-battery-cooling-and-gearbox-details/ Well worth the read.
  4. G. David Felt
    Per GM own Media Department: Battery system preliminary specifications include: 60 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. 288 lithium ion cells Five sections 10 modules 96 cell groups – three cells per group 960 lbs. (435 kg) total weight “You usually have a battery cell that delivers either the desired levels of energy or power, but not traditionally both. With this cell design and chemistry we were able to deliver a battery system with 160 kilowatts of peak power and 60 kilowatts hours of energy,” said Gregory Smith, Bolt EV battery pack engineering group manager. The battery uses active thermal conditioning, similar to the Chevrolet Volt, to keep the battery operating at its optimum temperature, which results in solid battery life performance. The Bolt EV battery will be covered by an 8-year/ 100,000 mile (whichever comes first) limited warranty. Inside the battery pack – which spans the entire floor, from the front foot well to back of the rear seat – is a new cell design and chemistry. The nickel-rich lithium-ion chemistry provides improved thermal operating performance over other chemistries, which requires a smaller active cooling system for more efficient packaging. The chemistry allows the Bolt EV to maintain peak performance in varying climates and driver demands. The cells are arranged in a “landscape” format and each measures in at only 3.9 ins. (100 mms) high and 13.1 ins. (338 mms) wide providing improved packaging underfloor. The lower profile cell design enabled the vehicle structure team to maximize interior space. The battery system is mated to a standard equipment 7.2 kW onboard charger for regular overnight charging from a 240-V wall box. A typical commute of 50 miles can be recharged in less than two hours. Bolt EV also features an optional DC Fast Charging system using the industry standard SAE Combo connector. Using DC Fast Charging, the Bolt EV battery can be charged up to 90 miles of range in 30 minutes. Outside temperatures may affect charging times. http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2016/Jan/naias/chevy/0111-bolt-du.html
  5. G. David Felt
    True, but we will see the real results soon as these auto's become more main stream. Now I am interested in seeing how big a difference it really is as GM and the EPA have the Bolt range if memory serves me correct at 238 for a 32 to 90 degree range. So in a -4 below zero, it will be interesting to see how far that range really is. This could also explain the added thickness in the over all doors, body panels, etc. Maybe better insulation to off set the affects of extreme temps. Remember, The battery pack is a 60-kWh pack that uses liquid thermal conditioning to keep its operating temperature within the best range for long life. Chevy is Live with the BOLT Build option!
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    True, we have had EV boats, auto's since the World fair in the early 1900's, but battery tech has been the one thing holding it back. I think we are in pretty good shape now and the Bolt will be the first low priced auto to help move the over all market in that direction. So how many miles per day do you drive and what all do you need in your auto? Have you actually seen a Bolt in person? If you have no need for transporting people with the front seat and back seats down, a ton a space and the range is excellent. Testing in LA, Motor trend got 306 miles out of a single charge and yes that was on fairly flat ground compared to places like Seattle with plenty of hills. I still think most people can use this auto as a daily driver.
  7. G. David Felt
    Motor Trend is saying a Regal Station Wagon will come to the US. Interesting, Regal Performance model Station wagon with AWD would be Hot HOT HOT!!!
  8. G. David Felt
    Keep in mind that Japan being so small and having limited resources put in place regulations for pushing the EV / Hybrid auto to help their own country. This was them putting themselves first and then the world. Having attended and graduated form Kobe University, I can tell you that if you ever visit japan, they are all about taking care of themselves first and at the expense of the world. They will and do move forward with technology to make their own place a better place to live. It is a very interesting and lovely place to visit. I will always go back to visit but love my state of Washington first. Plus as big as I am, it is so hard to get a big auto there.
  9. G. David Felt
    Very cool, I agree that it is crazy to make a product, break it into pieces and ship it over for reassembly and then say it is local. Glad to read MB is doing the right thing in building them truly locally for the NA market. My gut tells me that more and more companies are gonna want to have core models built locally or face the wrath of the local country tax man.
  10. G. David Felt
    Continue your hate racist spew against anything EV. My knees are not in my chest and I have plenty of room and if you understood photography you would realize it was a wide angle camera that allowed me to show that I was in the back seat. It is far roomier than you realize. Also if you had spent any real time with a Bolt and then gone to the new Encore you yourself as others also noticed that the doors on the encore are like a pop can, versus rock solid on the Bolt. I truly believe GM is putting resources where they see the future. Does this make the Encore bad? No, but when you see the encore as mid $20's and the Bolt at Mid $30's, I would expect a better feel of solid quality to it. Your welcome to your opinion about the gov we all have our own views, but more and more people want less maintenance quiet auto's and many want what Tesla S has delivered but in a less expensive package. GM has led in giving the world the Bolt and it will be a success. People have bought the Encore/Mokka/Trax/Tracker due to price, long range capable driving, life style and more. The Bolt will give them what this product line needs in a very quiet, solid well built package that will cost a fraction to fuel, cost less maintenance and give people an auto that meets the lifestyle needs. I am sad for you Ocnblu as you really have become that old person with blinders on that can only see a narrow view of the future world and will fight to his grave to not have anything change. Best of luck as at your resistance, the world will pass you by faster than you realize.
  11. G. David Felt
    Glad you liked it Frisky, I hope you can make it happen to have it in your garage.
  12. G. David Felt
    Yes if the selling price is stated is not to be over $30K MSRP, but it does not say you cannot take a New Auto that has a advertised price below MSRP which the Equinox does have in my choice. I did my best looking at new and used 30K and under. not everyone needs or wants two new auto.
  13. G. David Felt
    Have to say that the BOLT is quality BUILT and worth every penny. I was very suprised at the Seattle 2016 Auto show where the Buick Encore I have always loved shocked me how inexpensive it felt and lack of interior room after having spent so much time in the Bolt. The Doors are solid like a rock on the BOLT, the Encore was like a pop can. The multiple seals allows for a very quiet ride plus a solid close. The screen is much larger than Chevy pictures have shown it to be. Very happy with the feel of the buttons. Something SMK has said makes or breaks a quality built auto. Here they are solid and feel like a quality component. Have to say I also like the feel of the shifter. While I would have liked it to be on the dash or steering column to free up space in the center. It worked and felt solid. I also like the electronic break as it frees up space for your feet, especially for us big guys. Rear cargo space is huge. I was surprised that you have small storage cubbies under the bottom carpet pad that covers the spare tire, and of course the raised floor that levels out with the rear seats down, but if that floor piece is removed, you have a very deep big space. So what does the motor bay or engine look like?Over all well packaged, clean and like everything else in life, full of electrically shocking stuff! Fuse box is in the engine bay, no fuses at all in the passenger cabin that I could find. Even the hood of the engine bay is insulated to help keep the auto even more quiet. Loved the 360 vision surround. If your not sure where all the camera's are at, you have two in the back, 1 under each side mirror and one in the front. Ultra wide angle so you can see on the big nav screen a 360 picture of your auto before you go into drive or reverse. Rear door One of the side mirrors Front of the car camera The camera is in the bottom black section at the top and I missed it the first few times as it blend in real well until you get down to look closely. Interesting that they went with the weird windshield wiper design that has them pivot from both sides. Never having driven an auto with wipers like this, anyone else know if they clean the window any better this way? Final pick is that with the front seat set for my comfort of driving, here is what it is like when I get in the back seat. Yes all 6'6" of me. Enough room to still go for a drive, Yes it is actually a couple inches between my knees and the back of the seat.
  14. G. David Felt
    Very true, all companies will do what the GOV says to keep making a profit and hopefully keep the GOV out of other areas of their business. Balance, give and take is what is required to make all things better.
  15. G. David Felt
    OK, I missed the part where 2 had to be NEW. 1 New and 4 used all $30K and under. So other than the 2nd NEW auto where did I fail?
  16. G. David Felt
    OUCH and the stock takes another hit. FCA will be destroyed it the lawsuit proves true on the RAM and Jeep ecodiesel. This will also totally kill any chance for diesel sales in North America except for hard core diesel fans.
  17. G. David Felt
    Be interesting to see if CARB when testing these trucks / suvs finds this or not. If they do, it will seriously hurt FCA to the point this could be what causes them to bankrupt. Yet with that said, like Drew pointed out, all ICE put out more pollution under load and he has no evidence other than what he is saying as there seems to be nothing posted to imply actual proof. This seems to make me think he read everything and says I have a diesel, I have Bosch emission parts, my auto must cheat so they must pay me. Or he is an idiot that bought way more than he really needed in a truck / suv and is looking for a way to have the company buy him out leaving his decision failure on someone else. Seems to be more and more idiots these days that want to take no responsibility for their actions / choices.
  18. G. David Felt
    @hyperv6 Nicely stated, working together as all politicians did in the 90's to achieve success and balance is what is really needed and very much missing in DC as well as State, county and city politics.
  19. G. David Felt
    Thank you, Have to say all those auto's give you allot of auto for the price.
  20. G. David Felt
    First is a Used 2013 Ford Explorer 13,994 miles for 30K http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=98043&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D98043%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D1981%26maxPrice%3D30000%26firstRecord%3D0%26endYear%3D2017%26searchRadius%3D25&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&maxPrice=30000&firstRecord=0&endYear=2017&searchRadius=25&listingId=432507237&makeCode1=FORD&modelCode1=EXPLOR Second is a 2013 Jeep Wrangler 33,574 miles for 30K http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=98043&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D98043%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D1981%26maxPrice%3D30000%26firstRecord%3D0%26endYear%3D2017%26searchRadius%3D25&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&maxPrice=30000&firstRecord=0&endYear=2017&searchRadius=25&listingId=439789541&makeCode1=JEEP&modelCode1=WRANGLER Third is a 2005 Ram SRT V10 29,082 miles for 30K http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=98043&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D98043%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D1981%26maxPrice%3D30000%26firstRecord%3D0%26endYear%3D2017%26searchRadius%3D25&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&maxPrice=30000&firstRecord=0&endYear=2017&searchRadius=25&listingId=434965851&makeCode1=DODGE&modelCode1=RAMSRT10 Fourth is a 2015 Silverado 4x4 Double Cab 7566 miles for 30K http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=98043&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D98043%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D1981%26maxPrice%3D30000%26firstRecord%3D25%26endYear%3D2017%26searchRadius%3D25&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&maxPrice=30000&firstRecord=25&endYear=2017&searchRadius=25&listingId=432006371&makeCode1=CHEV&modelCode1=CHEV150 Fifth is a 2017 AWD Equinox LT 18 miles for 30K http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=98043&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D98043%26showcaseOwnerId%3D0%26startYear%3D1981%26maxPrice%3D30000%26firstRecord%3D25%26endYear%3D2017%26searchRadius%3D25&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&maxPrice=30000&firstRecord=25&endYear=2017&searchRadius=25&listingId=440085736&makeCode1=CHEV&modelCode1=EQUINOX
  21. G. David Felt
    LOL, never cold, the all body workout you end up getting so toasty warm. Love skiing, He loves his snowboarding. Great bonding time.
  22. G. David Felt
    Took my son and his friend up yesterday, had to rescue him as we had a 3 foot powder dump Saturday night on top of a 2 foot dump the night before and so the pow was so deep my 5' 8" tall son got stuck in the off terrain tree line.
  23. G. David Felt
    Lovely looking auto even though I am tired of the coupe sedan look. The station wagon is awesome looking. Love that there is plenty of room. Wonder if they will have an AWD Station wagon. That would rock!
  24. G. David Felt
    I have to disagree with you Wings. While I hate much of the Gov, especially the over kill on social services, the EPA could be scaled back and thinned out. Yet without these oversight groups, we would not be where we are today. Look at the oil industry and how little things have changed. Since Bush deregulated and allowed Oil Speculation, we have seen costs go up and yet no new plants have been built, nothing really has changed for the oil companies at the refineries in 40+ years. Exxon Mobile took in over 100 Billion profit last year. The stupid gov gives them billions in tax dollars for oil exploration and yet they clearly do not need it. With out groups pushing the auto industry, things would have changed much slower and in some cases not at all. Not a single auto company was willing to add smog control equipment till California started CARB and said you have to have clean tail pipes equal to XXX to sell your auto in CA. The auto industry has been very slow to change in comparison to high tech industry where we love to obsolete ourselves every 90 days or so.
  25. G. David Felt
    If it was not for regulations we would still be choking on the unburned hydro carbons of the 70's. Many people want noiseless, clean EV's far more than I think you realize. Hold back has been battery technology. Yes many will still buy ICE auto's but you have to push along technology in the auto industry as unlike the tech industry where we try to obsolete each other, for some weird reason the auto industry seems to be happy to just do the same thing over and over till someone else bumps them. The biggest change in this industry has come from states and the gov pushing change. Otherwise like Europe, we would have terrible acid rain due to all the diesel.
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