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Are you interested in a Chevrolet Volt? First things first, there are considerations that might rule this car out or make it perfect for you.

The Volt is a car filled with technology and that is very apparent as you drive. But there are so many buttons, it's easy to hit the wrong one.

If you have lots of things like pens, sunglasses, and Chinese take out containers in your car, you'll be glad to know the Volt has a bunch a great little storage compartments throughout the cabin.

The Volt's touchscreen display will keep you well informed of your energy level, so you'll know when you're about to go off of electricity and onto the gas engine.

The USB jack between the front seats allows you to plug your iPod directly into the car's sound system.

John gives some tips on how to maximize the Volt's range. Just like with gas, the way you drive an electric car can affect how far you can go.

What makes the Volt different than the Nissan Leaf or the Toyota Prius? We walk you through the different kinds of cars that use electricity to power them and how to decide which (if any) is right for you.

Your gas usage will vary depending on your driving style and distances between recharge stops. I averaged over 250 MPG while John averaged almost 90 MPG. We talk about the different driving styles that affect mileage and how to determine whether the savings will make this car right for you.