Generally speaking, those who
Generally speaking, those who are critical of vehicle electrification are either uninformed with respect to the technology, short sighted, or most likely both. In any event, whatever information that can be lifted from the media and twisted to defame President Obama certainly will be. Such is the lack of critical thinking skills so many people exhibit.
FWIW, I'm not interested in the Volt. My first car is a fuel efficient long range gasoline burner. When I replace my second car it is likely to be a low maintenance all electric 100 mile range EV that I'll charge overnight at low utility rates. My cost for that car will likely have to include $2-$3000 to upgrade my home service to 200 amps and run a 240 v circuit to my garage. No big deal.