We took in the university’s gorgeous gothic campus, had some nice meals around the pretty historic town, and caught up with old friends from Washington and their two amazing kids (go Clabby family!). General Motors also graciously treated us to the use of a Chevy Volt so we could cruise up and down America’s most beloved freeway (Hwy 95) (ok that was tongue-in-cheek) in an American-made hybrid that is giving the Toyota Prius a run for its money.
The Volt
is a good story (we have an interest in electric vehicles here, having
previously driven a Tesla and making plans to try out other EV options in the
future). It is a plug-in that can go about 50 miles on pure electric
without using gas or needing to be recharged, making it the most fuel-efficient car with a gasoline
engine sold in the United States. Thus, its many “green car of the
year” awards. It is roomier inside than a Prius and looks better too. It drives smooth and the electric motor helped
us average about 60 miles to the gallon during the trip. All in all, a good
experience.
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| 555 Photos by Kristen Finn |
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