Putting EV1 for Sale Could Help GM, Public

General Motors Corp. can take action to help local dealers and improve its stock price (“GM Forecasts Quarterly Loss; Stock Plunges,” March 17).

GM has an electric car, the EV1, that has the capability of plugging in, unlike Toyota Motor Corp.’s hot gasoline-electric hybrid, the Prius.

Charging up with off-peak electricity is essential to lowering our dependence on overseas oil.

By releasing the EV1 for sale, GM could pay back America by allowing patriots who choose to buy one to live essentially without oil on the daily commute.

GM might make some money, as well as friends, for a change.

Doug Korthof

Seal Beach