Well folks, I just found an article comparing Volt sales vs Leaf sales and the demographics. Had you asked me before I read this, I'd have definitely said that the Volt tech was the way to go for the future and the time being. I'd have been wrong- according to the current figures. I still think that the Volts current technology and payoff of taxpayer investment under PNGV research is worthwhile. However, new battery technology and manufacturing could bring about batteries that 10x more powerful for the same weight, and much less costly even if the same weight battery is maintained. That would give us electric cars with 400 mile ranges or better on a single charge. It's not something you'd want to drive cross country on a tour at the moment, but it is a viable alternative to the ICE vehicles if a charging infrastructure is put in place.

Here's something I did predict- it's people who are affluent and can afford to have multiple vehicles who are the primary purchasers of Volts or Leafs. The median income is $150k/yr. That's why I don't have one!

Volt vs Leaf: Who's winning? (http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2011/09/15/chevy-volt-vs-nissan-leaf-whos-winning/)