The electric car revolution is about to begin in earnest, says Roy Ritchie in Time. On Wednesday, General Motors revealed the much-anticipated Chevy Volt, the first all-electric sedan from the troubled but resiliant auto giant. Along with rival electric models from Nissan and other companies, the Volt (which hits the pavement later this year) stands to radically transform the experience of driving. Of course, "huge roadblocks remain," especially customer wariness about relying on an expensive battery. But fear not — "electric-car technology is advancing quickly, and the price is dropping as it does." Are you likely to plug in? Here, an excerpt:
These battery-powered vehicles, charged in your wall outlet like some oversized cordless power tool, will revolutionize not only the auto industry but also the way Americans live and drive. At least that's what major automakers are betting billions on....
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