Chevy Volt Could Go All-Electric   The original E-Flex
propulsion platform of the dreamy Chevy Volt, encompassing
petrol, plug-in electric and fuel cell drives, was designed to
be all things to all drivers. But with numerous setbacks and
ballooning costs, the Volt remains a flashy, but largely
unrealized hi-tech concept.  The lagging release date
precipitated a statement from GM chairman Bob Lutz, who in a
recent interview suggested that the Volt will be better off
going all-electric. Technoride mentions that GM's top boss
highlighted the concept's potent batteries and said that it
would more prudent to use them than lose them. Thus, instead of
dropping the packs from the current E-Flex system, the company
may consider "going in the other direction and removing the gas
engine altogether."  "What if we could do a Volt that's cheaper,
without engine and all the plumbing, and have a pure electric
with more range," he asked. The proposed scheme would simplify
the Volt and still potentially achieve 50 mpg. Can som