[bestintxas]

the difference here is a single generator can run the gas pumps to fill up thousands of vehicles with gasoline.

Don’t think each car owner needs a generator.

[wolf78]

the difference here is a single generator can run the gas pumps to fill up thousands of vehicles with gasoline.

The "difference" is irrelevant in the case of the Volt, as it can run on gasoline only. It just saves the equivalent of $3 per gallon when using electricity.

Also, what does electric vs. IC have to do with "liberal" vs. "conservative"? GM is offering a product that saves a number of consumers money. What the h**l should be wrong with innovation and consumer choice? Markets are driven by having alternatives, otherwise we'd still drive Ford Pintos.

[steve-b]

Hooking up a portable generator to a gas pump? I think I’d take a step back... actually, I think I take a great many steps back....