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Can electric cars make a world of difference? Sure they can! When the source of our current fuel for transportation comes from regions in conflict and causes large-scale ocean spills, most individuals are ready for a solution that's cleaner, quieter, and made right here in the U.S. Electricity provides the answer, specifically solar electricity.
High Noon Solar is purchasing the first electric plug-in vehicle in Grand Junction, the Chevy Volt. High Noon is pairing up with Ed Bozarth Chevrolet to help roll out a new vision in transportation and you can help us celebrate on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Bozarth Chevrolet. (See the end of this article for more details on the Chevy Volt Event at Bozarth Chevrolet.)
What more could you want than a vehicle that gets powered with a renewable source of energy that's located right on your home? Not only this, but now you can get the solar system on your home for free, too, using High Noon's “No Cost Solar” program.
Let's start with the Chevy Volt, which was named the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The Volt is considered a plug-in hybrid, which means you drive with electric power until that runs out, after which time the onboard gas generator kicks in to keep you moving along. The Volt gets 35 miles per charge, on average, so more than enough for most people's daily commute. Imagine driving every day with no tailpipe emissions.
If you're going to Denver, however, you'll need more than just the batteries to get you there. On longer trips, the onboard gas generator allows you to switch seamlessly from electric to traditional fuel. Total combined range on the Chevy Volt is 375 miles.
The battery technology in the Chevy Volt is comprised of a 16-KWh lithium-ion battery pack, made up of 288 battery cells. The Volt can be plugged into a standard 120-volt outlet and will be charged in about 10 hours or, if you have a 240-volt plug available, charging time decreases to about four hours. Essentially, all you have to do is plug the car in when you get home after work, unplug it in the morning, and drive to wherever you're going.
The battery pack has a 100,000 mile/8-year warranty and the Volt, like some other hybrid vehicles, incorporates regenerative breaking. Here's how it works: When the Volt accelerates, it uses electric battery power or gasoline-generated electricity. When you apply the brakes, the electric motor reverses this process, converting mechanical energy back into electric energy. The battery can then store and reuse this energy later.
There's even an app for that! The Chevy Volt does, indeed, come with an online app that allows the owner to do everything from check the battery-charging levels to start the car remotely so its warm when you get back from skiing.
So then how do you power it? Well, you can plug the car into a regular outlet and get power from the coal-fired electric plant, or you can use solar electricity located right on your roof. High Noon Solar now offers a No Cost Solar program, which requires no out-of-pocket investment, is installed at your house, and creates savings of 40-80% each year.
The No Cost Solar program lets you reap the rewards of installing solar without the upfront cost. For 20 years you benefit from reduced annual bills, get power from a renewable source, and have no initial “payback period.” To qualify, homeowners need to be Xcel Energy electric customers and have good credit.
The power generated from the solar panels can be used for all your normal electrical needs in the home: appliances, lights, irrigation pumps, electronics, and, now, your car. High Noon Solar has two solar electric systems installed at their offices off 25 Road, so their new Chevy Volt will be completely powered by clean, free solar power. Come visit us on the 22nd and learn more about electric cars and the No Cost Solar program.
High Noon Solar is purchasing the first electric plug-in vehicle in Grand Junction, the Chevy Volt. High Noon is pairing up with Ed Bozarth Chevrolet to help roll out a new vision in transportation and you can help us celebrate on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Bozarth Chevrolet. (See the end of this article for more details on the Chevy Volt Event at Bozarth Chevrolet.)
What more could you want than a vehicle that gets powered with a renewable source of energy that's located right on your home? Not only this, but now you can get the solar system on your home for free, too, using High Noon's “No Cost Solar” program.
Let's start with the Chevy Volt, which was named the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The Volt is considered a plug-in hybrid, which means you drive with electric power until that runs out, after which time the onboard gas generator kicks in to keep you moving along. The Volt gets 35 miles per charge, on average, so more than enough for most people's daily commute. Imagine driving every day with no tailpipe emissions.
If you're going to Denver, however, you'll need more than just the batteries to get you there. On longer trips, the onboard gas generator allows you to switch seamlessly from electric to traditional fuel. Total combined range on the Chevy Volt is 375 miles.
The battery technology in the Chevy Volt is comprised of a 16-KWh lithium-ion battery pack, made up of 288 battery cells. The Volt can be plugged into a standard 120-volt outlet and will be charged in about 10 hours or, if you have a 240-volt plug available, charging time decreases to about four hours. Essentially, all you have to do is plug the car in when you get home after work, unplug it in the morning, and drive to wherever you're going.
The battery pack has a 100,000 mile/8-year warranty and the Volt, like some other hybrid vehicles, incorporates regenerative breaking. Here's how it works: When the Volt accelerates, it uses electric battery power or gasoline-generated electricity. When you apply the brakes, the electric motor reverses this process, converting mechanical energy back into electric energy. The battery can then store and reuse this energy later.
There's even an app for that! The Chevy Volt does, indeed, come with an online app that allows the owner to do everything from check the battery-charging levels to start the car remotely so its warm when you get back from skiing.
So then how do you power it? Well, you can plug the car into a regular outlet and get power from the coal-fired electric plant, or you can use solar electricity located right on your roof. High Noon Solar now offers a No Cost Solar program, which requires no out-of-pocket investment, is installed at your house, and creates savings of 40-80% each year.
The No Cost Solar program lets you reap the rewards of installing solar without the upfront cost. For 20 years you benefit from reduced annual bills, get power from a renewable source, and have no initial “payback period.” To qualify, homeowners need to be Xcel Energy electric customers and have good credit.
The power generated from the solar panels can be used for all your normal electrical needs in the home: appliances, lights, irrigation pumps, electronics, and, now, your car. High Noon Solar has two solar electric systems installed at their offices off 25 Road, so their new Chevy Volt will be completely powered by clean, free solar power. Come visit us on the 22nd and learn more about electric cars and the No Cost Solar program.
CHEVY VOLT EVENT
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22
Ed Bozarth Chevrolet, Highway 6 & 50 Free burgers, hot dogs and giveaways |
