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::: ''"An electric shock caused by an accident-damaged EV could kill an imprudent approacher."'' [http://www.cars21.com/article.view.php?Id=344]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:20, 13 September 2012 (EDT)
::: ''"An electric shock caused by an accident-damaged EV could kill an imprudent approacher."'' [http://www.cars21.com/article.view.php?Id=344]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:20, 13 September 2012 (EDT)
::::Great. Put it in the article. [[User:MattyD|MattyD]] 14:28, 13 September 2012 (EDT)
::::Great. Put it in the article. [[User:MattyD|MattyD]] 14:28, 13 September 2012 (EDT)
There are many incorrect and unsupported factoids in this article.
1. All cars emit harmful radiation; it is a matter of how much. It is also important to remember AC EMF is much more harmful than DC EMF based on the simple and basic principle that AC current induces electric current in conductors, and also people, while DC generally does not. The Volt’s large DC battery under the driver and passengers is not inducing any current through the body of the car or the passengers. AC current is used by the Volt, like all cars, primarily under the hood.
http://www.lessemf.com/pamphlet.html
2. The engine can couple itself to the drive train under certain circumstances to improve efficiency.
Once the Volt’s battery is depleted, the engine fires up and clutches to the generator to produce the power required to drive the car. Above 70 mph, when the generator couples to the ring gear, the engine gets a more efficient direct mechanical connection to the wheels.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/editorial/1010_unbolting_the_chevy_volt_to_see_how_it_ticks/#ixzz2PXuPwSce
3. As for the car’s alleged high inefficiency, the Volt is rated at 37 mpg while using the gasoline engine. Not bad for a 3700 lb car, which by the way does have a drive shaft.
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/11/volt-20101124.html
4. The Volt is subsidized, but not through factory rebates. Someone who purchases, not a leases, can qualify for a tax rebate of up to $7500.00 using form IRS 8936. If someone buys a Volt and their tax is under $7500.00 they will not receive the full rebate.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8936.pdf
5. I would like to see the math concerning the alleged $100,000+ it is costing GM to produce the Volt. Every new car model is subject to development costs. Wonder what the development of the new Chevy Corvette cost? Corvettes are out sold by Volts yet it is considered to be a very successful car.
6. Based on what has been written in this article, it seems to me the person(s) know rather little about automobiles. And remember, the Volt has the highest rate of owner satisfaction. Not bad, eh?
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/12/01/survey-finds-chevrolet-volt-owners-most-satisfied/
7. I’d like to see this article conform to the Conservapedia Commandments. i.e. true and verifiable, cite sources, etc. The liberal/homosexual thing comes to mind, sounds like opinion, not fact.