http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2008-02/gm-vice-chairman-calls-global-warming-total-crock-stGM Vice Chairman Calls Global Warming A "Total Crock of S**t"
Bob Lutz, the General Motors Vice Chairman who’s driving the charge to build the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid, was recently quoted in D Magazine calling global warming a “crock of s**t.”
Anyhow, this doesn’t mean that GM isn’t serious about building the Volt, of course—just that global warming isn’t the reason. And that’s fine. GM doesn’t have to have noble intentions as long as it delivers the fuel-efficient cars it’s been promising. According to D, Lutz says he’s excited about the Volt because “it’s the last thing anybody expected from GM.”
Global warming isn't the reason.. and GM is going to lose money even if they sell it at $40,000 then why build it?
I think cars such as the volt were a chance to get electric a bit more acceptable.. great styling in a sporty package.. but if the car is unaffordable (At $40,000 the Volt Would Result in No Profit for GM) and GM's leadership isn't really behind it.. it isn't going to happen..or worse will result in a half-baked project and an even less then promised small crappy car that makes the chevette look like an engineering master piece..