Cole Krum Chevrolet

When we think of  electric cars or vehicles, we often think they should be small. At the 2011 Automotive News World Congress, Dan Akerson, CEO, General Motors Co. broke that stereotype, hinting that the technology in the Chevrolet Volt will show up in a minivan version in the next few years. Akerson also shared news that by the second-generation of the Volt, General Motors (GM) will focus on cost reduction of the Volt's technology?

For the dedicated people following news surrounding the imminent Chevrolet Volt, you know that GM's original plan was to deliver the electric vehicle (EV) only to select U.S. markets this year, namely: California, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Texas, and Michigan.

Rick Scheidt, Vice President of U.S. Marketing, Chevrolet, recently revealed that GM is planning to up its original promise. Now the company plans to launch the Chevrolet Volt in all 50…