GM's dual mode hybrid powertrain not fit for small cars

No small hybrids from GM until the Volt

Yesterday, I sat at the dinner table with GM's Bob Lutz and his wife. While I enjoyed some fine wine, a nice filet mignon, and a sweet piece of cheesecake, nothing could have been sweeter than the conversation.

Quite frankly, Bob Lutz is one cool dude.

One of the questions I asked Mr. Lutz was, essentially, 'Why not make a small hybrid car to challenge the Toyota Prius? Call it a shot over Toyota's hybrid bow, and a PR move to quiet GM's environmental critics.' (Finish)