I think Detroit is starting to get it. We consider it a victory for the grassroots, CalCars, and the Internet-led effort.
We commend GM for being the first out of the starting gate in the Great Plug-In Car Race of 2007. GM's announcements are the biggest victories yet for CalCars.org and other PHEV advocates. Now our campaign is in third gear. We'll work with the auto industry, government, fleet buyers and advocates to get to the day -- soon, not in a decade -- when customers can buy PHEVs as easily as any other car.
Many hybrid owners realize how sharply fuel efficiency goes down over 55 mph because they get instant mileage feedback.