When I first heard about the concept behind the Volt, my first
reaction was "Finally, they figured out a simple thing!". What I mean
by simple is that stealing a concept that already exists and
transferring to an automobile.

BUT they missed the mark. They are relying too much on batteries,
cutting edge, pricey, untested battery technology that are still in
the R&D stages. $4 per gallon is what's happening now and won't be
solved by a $40,000 Chevy Volt in 2010. The car needs to be less than
$20,000 and available this year and its easier to reach that price tag
if they do one thing, give up on the latest battery technology for now.

I don't mean to sound like a battery hater, but I know batteries or
supercapacitors will be the next thing and much better once everything
is figured out, but until then, build the Volt without the battery
technology for now and when the battery technology matured to the
point where it is feasible, build it into the car.

I invite any pro's and con's comments and additional information to my
comments above and what the mark is supposed to be.

Questions?