[Jim Noble]

This might still be workable, if you could refill the “electric gas tank” in just a few minutes. Unfortunately, it takes at least 8 hours to fully recharge the batteries in the Volt.

And how much energy needs to be generated to charge that battery? And how is it generated?

[tickedoffnow]

The generally accepted range of a Volt is 375 miles (caveat’s not withstanding).

The author supposedly could drive to his destination and back on a single tank of gas, and a full charge.