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That extra weight has improved the range of the Model S, though it does cause a weight problem, which is one reason Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) chose to use liberal amounts of aluminum to offset the extra weight. As long as the commute is short, the Spark EV is the better option for consumers looking to save green while going green.

Early indications are that Chevy has something special on its hands, which, when combined with the Volt, puts its offerings on par with its greener rivals Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). It’s a good space to be in these days as Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM), which makes the popular Prius, saw its July sales surge 40% over last year. However, it’s a space that demands performance, which is something that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) found out the hard way when its C-MAX was recently found not to deliver the estimated MPG that was the main draw for its customers. That being said, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s hybrid sales were still strong as its product lineup, which includes the C-MAX and Focus, drove a 32% sales jump this past July.

This is why General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) it still has a lot of work to do, as its Volt has largely underwhelmed in the marketplace. This past July General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) sold only 1,788 Volts, which is well short of its monthly goal of 2,000 to 3,000 Volts. The company needs a late surge just to stay flat with last year’s sales. It’s this uninspiring sales volume that’s behind the company’s recent decision to add a $5,000 incentive on top of the $7,500 government credit. Clearly, General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is hoping that the Spark can well, spark the sales of its greener cars. The early signs, at least from a performance perspective, is that the Spark has the potential to do just that.

The article Can the 2014 Chevy Spark EV Electrify GM’s Drive to Go Green? originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Matthew DiLallo.

Matt DiLallo has long January 2014 $10 calls and short January 2014 $10 puts on Ford. The Motley Fool recommends Ford, General Motors, and Tesla Motors (NASDAQ:TSLA) and owns shares of Ford and Tesla Motors.

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