[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by jbmatth

I'll take a VW TDI over a hybrid any day of the week, and when the batteries on you Volt won't hold a charge, how much will a replacement pack cost? I like the idea of electric cars, but I don't see them as having less of an environmental impact than other small fuel efficient vehicles.

Diesel cars are a great alternative. New diesels are clean, get great mileage, and have tons of torque. My BMW 335d has has 265 HP/425 ft lbs torque and gets 32 mpg on my commute and 36+ mpg on road trips.