Chevrolet Volt in 2011

The five-door compact hatchback 2011 Chevrolet Volt is GM’s first electric car. It provides 40 miles of battery range, plus a further 300 miles from a gasoline engine-generator that sends power directly to the car’s motor. It represents a major advance over gasoline-electric hybrids like the Toyots Prius, and its major competition is likely to be the Nissan Leaf, the all-electric hatchback with a 100-mile range, along with a plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Prius, which is expected to go on sale for the 2012 model year. The Volt hasn’t yet been priced, though estimates hover around $40,000, but buyers will be eligible for a $7,500 Federal tax credit.

The Volt was unveiled—to wide public acclaim—as a concept car at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, and the first examples will reach dealers in November or December 2010. Only 10,000 or so will be built for the 2011 model year, and perhaps 60,000 a year thereafter. It uses some of the same mechanical elements as the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan, but only the Volt has a lithium-ion battery pack located in the tunnel between the front seats and extending under the rear seat. It drives entirely like a “normal car,” although without any transmission shifting noises, and like most electric cars, its acceleration from a stop is brisk and continuous.
As a brand-new model, the Volt comes only in a single body style, and the few option choices aren’t yet final. No sunroof is available, and the only exterior option will be a choice of silver paint or polished chrome on the five-spoke 17-inch wheels. Inside, a navigation system can be integrated into the dashboard stack, and two-tone leather upholstery can be specified rather than the standard cloth. Heated seats will also be offered. The car comes with the necessary charging cord to plug it into a standard wall outlet, and recharging the pack will take roughly five hours.
The EPA hasn’t yet decided how to rate the gas mileage of a car that runs significant distances purely on electricity from the grid. Some drivers may never use the gasoline engine, meaning their gas mileage approaches infinity. Others might drive more than 40 miles every day, using the gasoline engine once they have depleted the battery. So it’s worth taking any “mileage” figures for the Volt with a large grain of salt. As they say, “your mileage may vary” depending on how you use a car like the Volt. It’s also important to note that the Volt is often called a plug-in hybrid, because it has two energy sources. But unlike plug-in versions of conventional hybrids, the Volt is powered solely by electricity. Even if the “range extender” gasoline engine switches on, it doesn’t turn the wheels mechanically. Instead, it turns a generator that provides power to the electric motor driving the front wheels

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On Trend: Relaxed Striped Tees

Lately I've been seeing lots of relaxed-fit, striped tops in stores, magazines, and on celebs (okay to be honest I had to google search the celebs part, the only star stalking I do is on gofugyourself).

(Nautical stripes brought to you by Sienna Miller, Miranda Kerr, and Kate Moss. Via StyleHog)

Although I was a bit apprehensive to buy anything in the vein of this trend as A) The stripes made me nervous, as they can be tricky when you're trying to flatter your shape and B) I wasn't sure if I'd like the supremely loose fit.

(Top, Forever 21; Scarf, thrifted; Jeans, Vigoss; Boots, Steve Madden; Nail Polish, "Charcoal" via F21)

However, I found this one for $15 at Forever21 and loved the roll-tab sleeves, big pocket, and fun color. Plus it is DAMN COMFY and easy to pair with accessories- I call this the "wanna-be-grunge-hipster-art-teacher" look.

Here's some more ideas!

Top of the Pop Art Top- $34.99

Gap Striped Supersoft T- $9.99

Slub Knit Striped Top- $18.90

What do y'all think of these bad boys?!

-B

P.S. Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate how fing funny Claire was in the below post? I was literally in tears, and not from the depressing Human Diversity paper on privilege and social systems I was writing.

Car Insurance Quotes Online - A Few Tips

Being able to find car insurance quotes online has made it much easier and more convenient to shop for car insurance. The Internet has been a blessing to both the Insurance companies and the consumers who want quick access to a wide range of car insurance providers. By shopping for car insurance quotes online, within just a few minutes, anyone you can discover reasonable auto insurance rates from their own home or officer computer.

The benefits of obtaining online car insurance quotes online are numerous. First of all, you have the extraordinary ability to compare and contrast between insurance policies online, by simply flipping between windows, or, in some cases, taking advantage of specialty insurance brokers who will send you accurate cost quotes quite rapidly.


If the marvelous convenience of getting car insurance quotes online was not enough, some insurance companies actual offer discounts if you buy your car insurance online, because it saves them the problems of having to deal with you directly. By selling car insurance policies online, these companies save on their expense for labor, time, postage, paperwork and much more. Most car insurance companies will pass some of these saving onto you, the customer.

A warning about getting car insurance quotes online. When you are searching for possible insurance providers online (or any other personal monetary investment for that matter), it is extremely important to be bit skeptical of what you find. While the Internet has enhanced our daily lives and simplified such purchases as car insurance, there are "con" artists out there waiting to take advantage of you. For every legitimate car insurance company online, there a probably two or three "boiler room" operations that will make false promises to get your business.

For this reason, you should be prepared to do a bit of extra online research into the companies or agents of interest. The Internet is good place to research the reputation of your intended company. See if others may have had problems, or whether current customers are pleased with the service provided. Consumer websites can also offer helpful advice and recommendations to assist you determine which car insurance quote is right for you.

Once you have determined which company seems right for you and your vehicle, make sure your insurance details are processed over a secure server, and that full customer service is available once you have made your purchase. Ask plenty of questions, and do not be afraid to search for a provider that offers you a good deal as well as making you feel comfortable and satisfied about the customer service you receive.

Buying car insurance online is a terrific way to save both time and money. As always, though, take some time to read those terms and conditions (the small print) very carefully. Remember, this is all about insurance, and you not only want to save money, you want quality coverage as well.

For an agent's office filled with reliable and accurate information, suggestions, and advice about all aspects of online car insurance quotes.

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