Chevy hopes an estimated 230 mpg will give its Volt a charge

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

This would seem to be a huge step forward potentially. If the car is a hit with the public it's only going to increase the demand and other auto makers will have to jump on board.

It's about time though. I am tired of driving through the City and choking on exhaust from old vehicles and trucks.

I wonder what impact this will have on gas prices though. Part of me thinks that they will get cheaper (supply and Demand), but because people will be buying fuel less frequently I get this feeling that the prices will increase so that oil trycoons can maintain their operating costs. Eventually the oil companies are going to have to downsize or face bankruptcy much like the auto industry.