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Q&A: Chevrolet Volt vs. Nissan Leaf

Published on February 2, 2011 in General, Hot Car - In Dealerships and Predictions. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

2011 Chevrolet Volt

Now that both the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf are in consumers’ hands, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the subject of Electric Vehicles, or EVs.

The biggest question posed to me has been, “John, which one is better?”  This question is best answered with some context, so continue reading to see how I respond, and my answers to other EV-related questions.

If you have a car question you’d like answered, click here to contact me.

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Road Reality is One Year Old Today!

Published on November 9, 2010 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

It’s been a great first year for Road Reality, so I’d like to take a minute or three to share some of the highlights of the past year.  At the same time, I’d like to thank you, my readers, for your continued input, suggestions, and of course questions.  Without you, it wouldn’t be nearly as rewarding to run this site!

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Updated: New Volt Pictures, Specifications, News

Published on October 12, 2010 in General, Hot Car - Upcoming and Manufacturer Update. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

So, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is close to being on the market, and so the ramp-up to production begins.  GM is showing off a lot of pictures of their new Electric Vehicle (EV), as well as some more specifications.  The most interesting part isn’t even in the press release – it’s what some other automotive media had found out: the Volt isn’t purely electric.  It turns out that certain circumstances, including driving above 70 mph, can cause the gas engine to turn on and help propel the car.

Update 10/12: Another press release, this time from ChevroletVoltage.com, says that the Volt’s gasoline engine is never powering the wheels, only providing power through the drivetrain to the electric motors and regulator, which then drive the wheels.  Click here to read more.

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MD Enacts Hands-Free Cell Phone Law, Effective Oct. 1

Published on September 30, 2010 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

If you live in the state of Maryland, your state is joining several others in the country by enacting a law banning the non-hands-free use of cell phones while driving.  The law, which goes into effect October 1st, 2010, was created to try and stem a certain form of distracted driving.  Read on for the details.

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New Site Section: Forums (Updated)

Published on September 7, 2010 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Want to leave your mark on Road Reality? Now you’ve got your chance! Introducing the Road Reality Forums! At the top of every page, you’ll see the “Forums” tab. Click on it to enter the forums. Register to create your User Profile, and start posting! Enjoy!

UPDATE (9/7/2010): After much trial and tribulation, Michael and I got the Forums working properly, so if you had troubles with it before, please try again – everything should be working fine now.  Thanks for your patience.

by John Suit

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100 MPH crash caught by police officer’s dash camera!

Published on August 25, 2010 in General. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

A 100-mph (estimated) crash was caught on a dashboard camera by a Sugarcreek Township police car, in the Beaver Creek area of Ohio.  The driver, 19 year-old Brennan S. Eden, was driving his Pontiac Firebird on the median strip when he struck the guardrail, launched his car sideways, and careened into the center post of an overpass.  At that point, he was ejected from the car and the car itself split into 3 pieces.  Surprisingly, Eden lived, and was conscious at the scene, although for obvious reasons he was flown to Miami Valley Hospital where he’s listed in critical condition.  The crash happened around 7:15am on August 23rd, shutting down southbound traffic for 6 hours on I-675.  Click past the jump for the video.

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