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Originally Posted by Hylton
How about the challenges? The biggest have already been mentioned here but others such as how does the Volt produce heat or A/C for the passengers when the generator is not on? How do you run braking and steering on an electric vehicle and still make it feel like a normal car? That sort of stuff is easier to accomplish in a hybrid.
It is just disappointing to find out that it is not 100% EV. "So what" say many but I guess you just won't understand where I'm coming from.
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Heated seats are supposed to be standard, since that is a more efficient use of electricity than trying to heat the entire cabin. Also, I bet the thermal management system is somehow tied into the cabin heating system somehow. All pumps (AC compressor, power steering, etc) can easily be electrically driven, which is more efficient than a mechanical setup. In fact, more and more conventional cars are switching to electric accessory drives for this very reason. Lastly, I heard that before you leave for work, the Volt can be 'pre-conditioned' while its still plugged in, greatly reducing the heating/cooling demand on the batteries.