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    List of 240V Compatible Vehicles - Cut Level 1 EVSE Charging Time in 1/2

    If you are budget minded you can double the speed of many level 1 EVSE Chargers with a low cost 240V Adapter (EVDOUBLER). Check this list of 240V compatible vehicles. bit.ly/EVDOUBLER-Compatible-Vehicles If you vehicle is not compatible you can get a package deal of an upgrade and an...
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    Reduced regenerative braking (2012 Volt)

    I am a 2012 Volt owner who has always driven in L, so I am used to (and love!) the regenerative braking. Earlier this year (spring 2019), coincidentally(?) just after having my summer tires put back on, my regenerative breaking feels significantly reduced. It feels about halfway to being in D...
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    traded 2014 Volt for Clarity Touring

    Hi, I've been a Volt owner since Dec. 2010, and our family has owned 4 Volts during that time frame. We've clearly been Volt fans, and the cars have all been trouble-free. Nevertheless, I traded in my 2014 Volt this week for a 2018 Clarity Touring. Two factors really helped with the decision...
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    Charge every night or every other?

    Hello, I have a Gen2 17 Volt. During the warmer months I can get 2 daily commutes in with a full charge. Is it better for the battery pack to charge each night when there is still about 50% of the charge remaining, or do it every other night after depleting the battery? In winter I deplete...
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    Is it safe to drive a chevy volt(2018) on L-gear all the time?

    I drive a 2018 chevy volt on L-gear since a few weeks. Wondering if it would cause any long time problem if I keep driving it in Low gear
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    Bolt Volt Spark EV battery reuse

    We buy used Volt ,Bolt (not many avail) and SPARK EV battery packs. They are great for use in a conversion EV. The cooling system is easy to hook up and use in the conversion. This will give them a very long life. We also reconfigure the power connections between cells and use these battery...
  7. WadeTyhon

    Cadillac XT4 (Voltec-ish?)

    The XT4 plug-in will be revealed this week and will go on sale this Fall. The base trim of the vehicle will be a typical ICE. But a (likely) plug-in model has been spotted testing a few times in the past year. https://insideevs.com/cadillac-xt4-spy-shots-show-possible-phev/ Bloomberg...
  8. WadeTyhon

    GM and Tesla approaching 200,000 units

    Surprising no one, GM and Tesla are both coming up on 200,000 sales. Steven has already discussed Tesla hitting 200k in 2018. https://insideevs.com/tesla-sell-200000th-ev-u-s-tax-credit-sunset/ But GM has also stated they will exceed 200,000 sales this year...
  9. WadeTyhon

    2019 Volt Mid-Cycle refresh?

    The Volt may become a crossover in its next incarnation. But it is looking like 2019 will bring a mid-cycle refresh. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/01/ahead-of-its-rumored-death-chevrolet-volt-in-for-freshening-this-year/ What new features or changes would you like to see? Personally I...
  10. WadeTyhon

    Road Trippin across Texas in our Bolt

    My wife and I took our first long range trip in our Chevy Bolt! It was pretty much smooth sailing the entire way. EV Map by WadeTyhon posted Oct 21, 2017 at 12:17 PM The Longest days of the trip were from McKinney to our hotel in Austin (250 miles total) and from Austin to San Antonio to...
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    Volt modules

    I have 2012-2013 Volt modules for sale for rebatterying lead EVs, custom EVs, storage. They only come stock as multiples of 48vdc and should not be taken apart, must have end plates and at least circulating coolant. This can damage the modules so I only sell complete modules with everything...
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    Volt max voltage

    Anyone know the fully charged and 5-10% charge voltage of 2012-2013 Volt packs? I'm designing my charger for Volt modules and need them. I'm putting them in my EV trike pickup and later my 63 Vette looking EV. Thanks, Jerry
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