December 10, 2008 | 17 comments

GM Plugs Its Chevy Volt Hybrid, but Will It Be Road-Ready In Time?

It's the battery, stupid...

By Steven Ashley

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ELECTRIC CAR: GM Plugs Its Chevy Volt Hybrid, but Will It Be Road-Ready In Time? :: It's the battery, st

ELECTRIC CAR: The Chevrolet Volt "extended-range electric vehicle" embodies General Motors's efforts to leapfrog current gas-electric hybrid car technology to something that's even greener. The 2011 Chevy Volt production show car is the latest iteration of the evolving design. The hybrid vehicle recharges its lithium-based battery with energy generated by a four-cylinder gasoline engine only after about 40 miles (65 kilometers)the distance of most average daily commutes. The car reportedly will sell for $35,000 or more.

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