GM may pull the plug on the Volt

[danwat1234]

"The pricing ,performance and interior space balance of Volt isn't good. Maybe when they find a less fussy, more utilitarian package, GM will have a winner."

A used Volt is just over $20K. The performance with an ECU reflash in 0-60 in about 7 seconds with the engine assisting. The electric motor alone can out accelerate most cars at lower speeds (like 0-45MPH)

 

[danwat1234]

"I had a Prius for 2 years ... it was very good on juice.

In the wet it was not a great stopper.

Fule economy was around 5.2l per 100km when driven carefully.

Hybrids are good on fuel.

I am not so sure on the long term environmental sustainability agle with these due to the massive Li Ion Batteries ... how long do they last and are they dumped into the sea for the baby dolphins to play with?"

The battery is about 70 pounds. According to Consumer Reports, only about 5% of 12 year old Priuses have needed a new battery pack. http://imgur.com/HjOrSPw
At the end of it's life it is recycled and you can find refurbished packs and cells far cheaper than a new OEM pack would cost.

The Prius should stop well on wet pavement IF you install decent all season tires on it.