Try doing a bit of research
Try doing a bit of research before you write an article in the future... Don't overlook the role of the UAW in GM's financial issues (nor the link between the UAW and the Democrat party in the US)... GM is actually 2 years ahead of the rest of the world with respect to EV technology AND PRICE.
Check out the proposed specs for both the Ford and Toyota EV entries for 2012. Not even close to the Volt (and cost as much).
My feeling is that much of the reaction (like yours) to the Volt is very much in line with reaction to other new technologies (horseless carriage, electric lighting, computers, paved roads, etc)