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Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History

By Curtis D. Anderson , Judy Anderson

Book information

Year
2010
ISBN
0786433019, 9780786433018, 0786457422, 9780786457427
LCC
TL220 .A53 2010
Open Library ID
OL24080204M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
17 MB (17529968 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
267\269
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Транспорт;Автомобильная и тракторная техника;Автом

Description

This illustrated history chronicles electric and hybrid cars from the late 19th century to todays fuel cell and plug-in automobiles. It describes the politics, technology, marketing strategies, and environmental issues that have impacted electric and hybrid cars research and development. The important marketing shift from a «womans car» to «going green» is discussed. Milestone projects and technologies such as early batteries, hydrogen and bio-mass fuel cells, the upsurge of hybrid vehicles, and the various regulations and market forces that have shaped the industry are also covered

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