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Coming Soon – The Electric City

Revenge of the Electric Car

Around the same time, General Motors will introduce the Chevrolet Volt, a vehicle able to go 40 miles on electricity before its small gasoline engine kicks in. This is the game-changer for our industry,” said Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s president and chief executive. Price and tax incentives need to be worked out.

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

Revenge of the Electric Car

It might seem that simply plugging in your Chevy Volt or Ford Escape before bedtime would do. Early support from those who can afford them, as well as the federal government, will be necessary, he said. While it is not the first time a future of electric cars has been on the horizon, industry experts say this time its for real.