The much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt

Ever since Bob Lutz made that promise, every environmentalist has been waiting for General Motors to make the next step. Now, the American auto giant doesn't have much of a choice: it has to come to market with the revolutionary Chevrolet Volt, a long-range electric car expected by 2010. Of course, there are many skeptics who question the feasibility of this project. After looking at the production schedule, a Japanese competitor even claimed it was impossible. "If it were, they'd be deciding on the type of wood trim to put inside by now," we were told.

















