I actually want to try one

The biggest drawback of owning an electric car? Eventually the batteries run out of juice. If you're not at an electric pit stop of some kind, it's game over. Chevrolet created the ultimate compromise for the times. Power the wheels with electric motors, but include a gas powered generator on board for when the batteries get low on juice. This allows you to have an electric car while providing an on-board backup system. If you travel less than 40 miles (64km), the gas engine will never come on.

Never in my life did I think I would hear myself say this, but based on what I've been seeing about the new Chevrolet Volt, I think they're on to something.