Random Facts

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I found this interesting,not sure if you will,but here it is anyway.
Chevy Volt facts...
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt is powered by 16-kWh, ‘T’-shaped lithium-ion battery that powers the electric drive unit, which allows it to drive 40 miles on battery power alone. The system puts out 149-hp and a maximum torque of 273 lb-ft, allowing the Volt to go from 0-60 mph in about 9 seconds, hitting a top speed of 100 mph. The battery can be re-charged by plugging into a household outlet and takes 4 hours to recharge on 240 volts, and about 10-12 hours on a standard 120-volt outlet. The Chevrolet Volt also carries an 84-hp 1.4 4-clyinder engine that allows the five-door, FWD sedan to travel additional miles while averaging a fuel-economy of 50 mpg. A fully charged battery and full tank of gas will allow the Volt to travel 379 miles. The 2012 Chevrolet Volt gets an EPA estimated 93 miles per ’gallon-equivalent’ when driving under electric power only, 37 mpg when in gasoline mode and over the long term it is estimated to get 60 miles per gallon in combined gasoline-powered and electric-powered driving. Prices for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt start at $39,995 but with a full federal income tax credit (which range from $0 to $7,500), the Volt can cost a total of $32,495.

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2012 Chevrolet Volt Price, Specifications and Images - egmCarTech

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DailyTech - 240V Home Charging System for Chevrolet Volt is $490, Installation to Cost $1,475

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Can you imagine the savings with municipal power charging that puppy?

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Best small towns in America, according to Smithsonian Magazine | Fox News

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Lamorghini SUV?...if you have to ask the price,you can't afford one....

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Lamorghini SUV?...if you have to ask the price,you can't afford one....

Excuse me for a minute, I have to wipe my mouth. Wow!

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I can afford to fill it up !!

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Healthcare facts :

- The United States spends the most on health care among 28 OECD countries at 17.4 per cent of GDP. They are followed by the Netherlands (12 per cent), France (11.8 per cent), Germany (11.6 per cent), and Denmark (11.5 per cent).

- Canada is only one of four among 28 OECD countries that does not require cost sharing for services performed in publicly funded hospitals by general physicians or specialists.

- Canada is the only country among the 28 where private comprehensive medical insurance is effectively prohibited.

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We spend the most because we have the best !! You get what you pay for!

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Number of uninsured Americans rises to 50.7 million. (USA Today, 9/17/10)

So I guess these folks also get what they pay for.