Editor’s Note: The history of development and deployment of alternate-energy vehicles underscores the problems facing the American Auto industry. Where and what are the big three’s plans for next-generation vehicle development? Do you feel that Hybrid technology is a “bridge” tech, or one with a viable future? IMHO, Hybrid tech provides the refuel capability (and operating range) to compete with fuel-only vehicles, and plug-in functionality is an excellent way to further extend the electrical performance of the system.
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For both companies, the plug-in hybrid is seen as the next stage of hybrids and as the key to the technology’s longevity. Honda was banking on a transition to fuel cell cars, while Nissan was primarily moving toward the pure battery-electric vehicle. Click Here for the rest of the article. |
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