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Rick Wagoner (left) and Bob Lutz after unveiling the Chevrolet Volt on GMnext Day
September 16, 2008
GM World Headquarters
Detroit

It’s been a long day at work. You jump in your car and drive home. Upon arrival, you plug your car into an outlet and enjoy the evening.

Miles traveled for the day: 38.5; Gallons of gas consumed for the day: 0.

On September 16, 2008, GM presented to the world the Chevy Volt in its production form—the first real glimpse of this electric dream that will become reality in November 2010.

More than 700 GM employees have spent countless hours testing batteries, testing electronics, refining the design and shape of the car in the wind tunnel and proving the technology on the roads at our test grounds. Loaded with style, top-notch technology and unbelievable fuel efficiency—the revolutionary Volt will go up to 40 miles without a drop of gas. Imagine getting to work powered by domestically produced electricity that costs about 1/6th as much per mile as gas. And for those who love cross-country road trips, what happens when you want to travel more than 40 miles in one day? Keep enjoying the ride, the range-extending power source, fueled by gas or E85 will create electricity on-board to power you along for hundreds of additional miles.

It almost seems too good to be true, but relax, this one is for real.

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