… Volt rolling into showrooms by then. Toyota says it will roll out a small fleet of plug-in Prius hybrids to see how they do. Volkswagen has similar plans for its plug-in Golf. And Fisker Automotive hopes to have a few dozen pricey Karma sedans in driveways within 18 months. Ford and others are moving more slowly, aiming for 2012 and beyond.

It may surprise some to learn that widespread adoption of plug-in hybrids isn’t in the distant future and may be in consideration for your next …

Tags: Alternative Energy Racing COT Dodge Fisker Automotive Ford General Motors GM J.D. Power & Associates Mike Omotoso NASCAR Plug-In Hybrids Prius The Car of Tomorrow Toyota Volkswagen