President Barack Obama, while at the Compact Power battery plant in Holland, Michigan, got behind the wheel of the upcoming electric powered Chevy Volt.
The Volt has a range of over 300 miles and is powered with electricity at all times, unlike hybrids.
President Obama has been a strong supporter of alternative energy sources.
Chevrolet announced on Wednesday the Volt battery will have a standard eight-year/100,000 mile warranty. It goes on sale later this year in California, Washington DC, and Michigan.