GM says their new Chevy Volt will get up to 230 miles per gallon in the city.

This would be the first vehicle to exceed the three digit gas mileage barrier.  The car has an electric motor and a small internal combustion engine inside.  The electric motor is rechargeable using your standard home outlet.

Set to hit the showrooms in 2010 this would be a huge jump from the current electric / hybrid cars that do not get more than 100 MPG.

I’m very excited to see what kind of response this car will get when it finally hits the streets.  I do have to mention that as of right now the car is estimated to cost about $40K which limits its consumer market.  However, I am sure that the pricing will be restructured in order to make the vehicle more affordable.

 
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