The Chevy Volt concept, shown at the Detroit show, is a car designed
> to be a plug-in hybrid from the start. The Volt is based on a roughly
> Cobalt-size platform and is said to weigh 3200 pounds, while a 160-hp
> electric motor drives the front wheels. That motor is powered by a 400-
> pound, 16-killowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack (same kind of
> batteries used in laptop computers). GM says this massive battery,
> which stores as much energy as 12 Prius hybrids, can propel the Volt
> for up to 40 miles.
> pictures and more article here
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Like a laptop, eh? So, let's see..... 40 miles first charge, 35 next, 30 next, then before you know it you have to plug it in every time you want to use it and trail a power lead around with you...... and when you complain you will be told "the battery is a wear-and tear consumable part and not covered under warranty"! I'll stick to petrol, thanks. ;-) Badger