>> it's powered by a six-foot long battery that runs t-shape through the center of the car. but because of that battery you don't have an ability for a bench seat in the back or space for one more passenger that the competitors have. the closest competition, nissan's, is $8,000 less and can drive 100 miles on a charge, but it doesn't have the engine to recharge. after 100 miles you need to stop and plug in. the gasoline powered i quiv leapt of the volt, the chevy cruz costs less than half. $17,000. with all of the tax dollars that kept g.m. alive, the auto giant is now banking on that iphone effect. people lining up and spending extra to be the latest to get the latest technology and wrap themselves up in green at the same time. >> it was general motors' intent to be technology leaders again and the chevy volt is just that. general motors showing the technological prowess. >> in detroit, mike tobin,