Is there anyone in America who actually believes this? From an op-ed by Gov. Granholm on CNN.com:

Beyond the massive job loss, Congress and the Bush administration need to provide immediate assistance to the auto industry, because America’s energy independence is dependent upon it. The U.S. auto industry is the sector that will lead the way to energy independence.
How? The car you drive will soon be the storage unit for all your energy needs. Your home, your car, your appliances can all be powered through the advanced battery that will sit inside your plug-in electric vehicle.

What happens to my refrigerator when I’m driving my car to work?