Here’s the official EPA sticker for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. If all it got was 37 mpg, there would be no reason to even consider it. However, the first-adopters will likely do everything they can to minimize the times the gasoline engine kicks in to drive the generator, and in turn, the electric motor.
Archive for December 7, 2010
Your mileage may vary….
Posted: December 7, 2010 in Chevrolet, Fuel Economy, Hybrids, Electrics and other "Green" TechnologyTags: Chevrolet, Electric Cars, EPA, Fuel Economy, Hybrid, Volt
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The Sound of Music… Eye Candy
Posted: December 7, 2010 in Mercedes-BenzTags: 540K Cabriolet, Amelia Island, Car Shows, Mercedes-Benz, Sound of Music
This 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet is similar to the one driven by Captain von Trapp in the 1965 movie, The Sound of Music. These pre-war Mercedes are worth a fortune and are highly coveted. It’s an engineering masterpiece and a work of art. Beautifully and meticulously restored, it won the Best in Show at the 2010 Amelia Island (Florida) Concours d’Elegance.