[BigAls87Z28]

There is talk that the Volt could go into ICE mode to run the gasoline that is in your tank before it goes bad. So if you fill up 3 months ago, and havnet filled up since, the computer will turn the ICE on and burn the gas.

Volt isnt a Hybrid, and GM is really trying to pry it away from the "hybrid" name. The Volt is an electric car. No engine connected to a trans, and the engine does not move the vehicle like it does in a convetional or hybrid vehicle.
The engine acts as a small generator to charge the batteries. Thats it.
Hybrid is a half an electric car, half a regular car. Hence, hybrid.

GM has let several members of the automotive press drive a handful of Volt prototypes, running on plug in charge only. There are a handful of Volts being hand built right now. You can become a fan on Facebook or check out its own blog site that talks more about the car, as well as future developments.