Cities are preparing for the arrival of electric vehicles, as models like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt prepare to hit the market later this year. Car companies are making deals with local officials in cities across the country to set up public charging stations and figure out ways to make it easier for customers to charge their vehicles at home.

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I am really jacked about this car. People are going to be blown away when they see how low the maintenance and how high the durability is on these electric cars. Anyone who lives in a urban or suburban area should take a serious look at this car and the new Chevy Volt. They are the first technological advance in cars in our lifetime.

Chevy is hoping to tap into the same sentiments that spark gadget fandom with its new Volt electric car. But is the crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival the right audience?

An ambitious load of marketing initiatives from the GM division, which is preparing to launch its Volt electric car, emphasizes that brands increasingly see the digital-culture fest as a place to test campaigns...