GE “Forcing” Employees Into Chevy Volts

[JTD]

General Motors and General Electric are two companies that have been in the political crosshairs lately. GM stands accused of “crony capitalism,” while GE is under fire for paying no Federal income taxes in 2010. The two companies share more than that though, with GE placing an order for 12,000 Chevy Volts and other hybrid vehicles.

A memo leaked to Green Car Reports lays out GE’s plans for their new fleet of Volts, and as expected, it has some people crying foul.

The memo, sent to employees of GE Healthcare Americas team explains that all sedan, crossover, and minivan purchases in 2012 will be replaced by the Chevy Volt. Only field engineers are excepted from having to drive a company Volt.

GE will offer estimates for installation Level 2 Charging Stations, though all-gas use will be allowed when there is no electric option. Any employees who opt out of the Volt program will not be compensated for their expenses. Those who do choose to drive the Volt will be reimbursed for public charging and home charging costs, in addition to gas uses.

GE “Forcing� Employees Into Chevy Volts

[Bill Bess]

Hey it's private enterprise, if they want to make a rule to unload company cars, give employees a deal nothing wrong with that...what else can they going to do with all those stupid overpriced Volts anyway!
I think golf carts are the answer..."gas/electric grocery getters".
Bill