So why not, instead of mithering about with thank you letters and access to the carpool lanes, simply give them an honour?

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In March, GM will start shipping Volts that run clean enough in gasoline mode to allow owners to ride alone in the carpool lanes on California freeways, a significant selling point.

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That will make for some congested carpool lanes.

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There are no commuter trains or carpool lanes.

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