Is the Chevy Volt the perfect trade-off between cost and electric range?
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The Chevy Volt has always struck me as an excellent trade-off of electric range versus gasoline usage versus convenience. The 35-40 mile electric driving range neatly fits the US Dept of Transportation figures on average vehicle miles traveled per day (VMT). This means the typical commuter will be able to…