Finally, a pleasant role reversal when speaking with people who drive gasoline cars.

It happened.  Last week I purchased a Chevy Volt and I love the car.  For the last four years I've been telling everyone why electric vehicles are important. How they can impact our economy, environment, and national security. But in one week, I've learned how to be quiet.  When I let people drive my Volt, I sit in silence and let them hear silence.  As the car accelerates, I watch smiles appear.  I field questions as the driver comments on how smooth the drive is. Better yet, the importance of the vehicle comes up at the end of the conversation, not at the beginning.  

In fact, I'm finding a sort of role reversal in my conversations.  I may say,"Gasoline vehicles?  Listen, I'm all for gas vehicles.  I think they're great.  But don't they have problems with acceleration?  Aren't they a little loud?  When gas vehicles can accelerate as quickly and quietly as my Volt, I'll consider one. But for now, I think I'm going to stick with electric vehicles."  All said in fun but truthful.