One thing that may get lost in these stories is that some of us would entertain an electric vehicle if it proved practical and cost effective. Having Benito Obamalini pass out $7,500 per car in other people’s money doesn’t magically make the Volt practical or cost effective.
I’d say let automakers do R&D on their own dime.
Exactly...Get the government out of the EV business and let the market decide.