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It's atomic powered because the electrons come from Illinois' many
nuke plants. But what's really cool is how it lets me avoid using oil.
I know, I know, we get most of our oil from Canada and Mexico and
produce half of it locally. Problem is, we're still beholden to guard
foreign supply in order to keep prices reasonable. It costs the U.S.
billions of dollars per year to play cops in regions of the world that
hate us. Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have to care? Such is the
reason for wanting to see electric cars prevail. We cut down on oil
consumption in cars, and stop enriching countries that hate our way of
life.
Then we can use oil for what it's really good at: fueling paramotors,
airplanes and helicopters which still seem a long way from practically
using electricity.
This is why I bought the Volt. It's the first practical electric car.
I realize it doesn't make economic sense, I wanted it mostly to
figuratively poke a middle finger at our dependence on oil. Plus, I just
think it's cool. And yes, I realize that being able to burn gas is why
this car is so ideal; the gas generator runs if your juice runs out.
That makes it a very practical electric car. So far, in 5 weeks of
ownership, it has burned 6 gallons of gas.
I've been thrilled with nearly everything about it. The handling is
great, the acceleration is decent, it's plenty comfortable, has great
heat (you know me, I don't do cold), looks good, especially with this
graphic, and is the quietest car I've ever ridden in. Just love the
thing.
Sadly I don't have the nerve to
actually put this graphic on the car but it does render nicely how I
feel.
Don't get me wrong, I obviously LOVE what oil does for us, I'm just
ready to move on.
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Yours truly just before heading out in a nuclear
powered car. Nuclear powered because Illinois has lots of nuke plants.
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