Note: For more from Alexandra, visit the "Ask Alexandra" tab on the Chevrolet Volt Facebook page.
I privately answer many of your great questions posted on the Ask Alexandra tab on the Volt Facebook page. However, many of the same questions keep popping up, so I thought I would answer them a bit more publicly.
What kind of range do you get?
I get about 43 miles of range on the batteries, and 330 more gasoline powered miles. The Volt is like two cars in one: an electric vehicle when you want it to be, and a gas car if you need it to be (I stole that phrase from someone commenting on an earlier post of mine- thank you!). I would say 90% of my driving is done in electric mode!
If the car is charging, what happens if you forget to unplug and drive off?
Don’t worry, the car won’t start if you are still plugged in, so there is no danger of pulling the charger off the wall! (Thank goodness, or I would have done it long ago).
Where can I get signage for my car?
If you want to put a large sticker on your car, I got mine at www.originalwraps.com. Read about Volt signage here.
How many solar panels would I need to charge my car by sun only?
My friend Paul Scott , who works for the largest solar installation company in America and drives a RAV 4 EV and a Nissan Leaf, told me you need about 1.5-2 Kw of solar panels on your roof to cover your electric bills for the Volt. Thanks Paul!
How can I find out about federal and state incentives for buying a plug-in car?
For information on federal and state rebates, credits or deductions for purchasing a Volt go to http://www.pluginamerica.org/why-plug-vehicles/state-federal-incentives.
Is there an option for heated cloth seats? The website seems to only offer heated seats in leather.
Unfortunately, heated cloth seats are not available right now. I hope in 2012 they will add the heated cloth seats, as I don’t like leather, but for now I have to put up with a cold butt.
Does the gasoline run the car or does the gasoline charge the batteries which then run the car? I have heard conflicting stories.
The Volt is an electric car with an onboard gasoline generator: power from the gasoline always go to the batteries - except over 70mph. Read more here.
Can the Volt be charged at Level 3?
Current (pun intended) fast charging is not healthy for Volt batteries.
Where is the Volt being sold? I live in Malaysia, can I purchase one there?
The Volt is now available in California, Texas, Michigan, Washington D.C., New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. There will be 10,000 made this year. By the end of 2011, the 2012 model Volts will be available nationwide, with General Motors increasing production to 45,000. Sorry, no plans to release the Volt in Asia at this time. 
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Alexandra Paul is a longtime electric vehicle advocate, actress and former EV1 driver. She is working with Chevrolet to educate consumers about EVs and the Volt. Full disclosure, Chevrolet is paying her for her time, but her opinions will always be hers.
written by Evan, March 30, 2011
The Volt was built and tested in Michigan, so they have some experience with the cold. The volt does produce enough heat to warm the cab, but you lose a lot of battery power to do so. In temperatures below about 15F (rough guess on the number) the engine will come on regardless of battery power. The reason being that the extreme cold puts extra strain on the battery management system. The car will definitely work for you, unfortunately you won't see the kind of efficiencies that people in say, California get.
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written by Jerry Kamputsis, March 30, 2011
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written by Evil Attorney, March 29, 2011
Regarding driving while plugged in, you can't put the car in drive when plugged in. However, you can turn on all AC/heat. This essentially lets you warm/cool the car before leaving, but have a full battery when you are ready to go.
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written by Dsean, March 29, 2011
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written by north coast california, March 28, 2011
I believe much of the power generated by gas bypasses the batteries and goes directly to the main electric drive motor.
This avoids the waste of lost energy from the mechanical-to-electric-to-mechanical conversions.
Otherwise doing great, Alexandra!
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written by Evil Attorney, March 25, 2011
About the charge, I get around 40-ish miles per charge too, but your mileage will literally vary. It seems like electric cars are more sensitive to various efficiency factors than gas engines. If I drive very conservatively, I can eek out way more miles than I otherwise could have. Conversely, if I drive very aggressively, crank the AC, and drive over 70mph, the charge will disappear in no time.
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Has anyone else that the brake peddle fades and sinks toward the floor when stopped on a hill ?