I’ve logged 126 miles on my Volt since driving it off the lot at Jerry’s Chevrolet last Saturday.

I’m averaging 246 miles per gallon, according to the Volt calculations, because I’ve used no gas so far. Now I know I don’t have to worry about range because of the Volt’s gas-powered generator but, as others have noted, I have developed a bit of “gas anxiety,” meaning I don’t want to use gas.

Am I driving less?

Maybe.

Am I driving differently?

Absolutely.

The Volt floats! It drives so quietly and effortlessly that I actually relax driving it, and I’m using the dashboard gauges to maximize fuel efficiency. You should definitely check it out for yourself. Call John Merson or Kevin Kyler at Jerry’s Chevrolet for a test drive: 410-661-9100.

On related notes, EV planning and resources are growing rapidly. Check out SolarCity’s PV-EV offering here. And for additional EV community planning materials, take a look at these recent white papers published by the Pew Center for Climate Change.