Friday, August 13th, 2010

Nissan and GM Bet Americans Ready To Go Electric

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We caught up with Elizabeth Lowery, Vice President for Environment and Energy at General Motors, at the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Lowery told us about GM's new Chevy Volt - which, like a hybrid, has both an engine and a battery. (GM doesn't call it a hybrid because the car runs off of the battery only; the engine is only used to power the battery). The Volt is still in the "concept" phase, which means it probably won't be at your dealer anytime soon. What is the future of this plug-in? (Credits: Produced by Flora Lichtman) Viewed 6603 times. See More Videos

By the end of 2010, two mass-market electric cars will be rolling on American highways: The Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt. The Volt is a gas-electric hybrid, with an all-electric range of 40 miles, and the Leaf is pure electric, with a range of 100 miles. Are Americans ready to plug in?