By Ray Sweha Yesterday’s GM-Volt post reminded me of a post I made in the forum making similar observations about the world price of oil, and why the electric car is a needed solution to U.S. energy independence. I also just happened to re-watch "Who killed the electric car?" and "...

As readers here have long said, the Volt is a solution. Granted it is an interim one relying on a range-extending generator to back up limited all-electric range, but it may be the best solution for a lot of people in these times when America's energy security is seen as quite at risk. The Volt...