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Why 37 mpg? Because when running in fuel-burning mode, the Volt is using the engine to turn a generator which produces electricity to turn the wheels. There's a
by hugh3 16y ago
Why 37 mpg? Because when running in fuel-burning mode, the Volt is using the engine to turn a generator which produces electricity to turn the wheels. There's an inherent inefficiency in the extra step.
But that's the price you pay for being able to do your daily commute most days without burning any petrol whatsoever.
- ck2 16y agoI have to think it's all the extra weight in there too? The shape reminds me very much of the VERY efficient Honda 1990 CRX HF (60mpg) http://www.engadget.com/photos/chevrolet-volt-dc-test-drive/#3544673 http://www.engadget.com/photos/chevrolet-volt-dc-test-drive/... vs. http://www.google.com/images?q=CR-X+HF http://www.google.com/images?q=CR-X+HF