Honda's platform's lithium-Ion battery, plug-in capability, hybrid function and petrol combustion engine to provide clean performance. See the video of the Honda Plug-in Hybrid platform HERE:
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Hard Economic Realities for Hybrids
Bloomberg.com, after interviews and research has brought some harsh realities of the market & economics of hybrids. I personally own a hybrid (Toyota Highlander), and am usually positive in my reports, but to honestly report reality, I have to report the research and expert interviews.
Bloomberg quotes a J.D. Powers Director of Forecasting:
J.D. Power also reports "Global sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars are projected to be 954,500 vehicles, or 2.2 percent of the 44.7 million passenger vehicles projected to be sold this year, J.D. Power said in an Oct. 27 report. That may rise to 5.2 million units in 2020..."
Others interviewed in the article were concerned that government subsidies seem to be needed to make economic sense for consumers. The article states that "The government purchased about 64 percent of GM’s Chevy Malibu hybrid models and 29 percent of all Ford Fusion hybrids manufactured since Obama took office in 2009, the data show. GM stopped making the Malibu hybrid in 2009 after lack of consumer demand."
Bloomberg.com also quotes Dan Becker, Director of the Safe Climate Campaign with a positive view of the US government's alternative fuel vehicle purchases:
“At a time when we’re just beginning the era of the hybrid, it’s a positive sign that the government is stepping up to the plate and helping build that market.”
The article states that the Obama administration is promising over $11 billion in taxpayer funds to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Bloomberg quotes a J.D. Powers Director of Forecasting:
At some point, the reality is that for this technology to be accepted, it needs to be done without a government crutch,” said Jeff Schuster, director of forecasting at J.D. Power & Associates in Troy, Michigan. “But without a huge gas-price increase or further government demand, the natural demand just isn’t to be there.
J.D. Power also reports "Global sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars are projected to be 954,500 vehicles, or 2.2 percent of the 44.7 million passenger vehicles projected to be sold this year, J.D. Power said in an Oct. 27 report. That may rise to 5.2 million units in 2020..."
Others interviewed in the article were concerned that government subsidies seem to be needed to make economic sense for consumers. The article states that "The government purchased about 64 percent of GM’s Chevy Malibu hybrid models and 29 percent of all Ford Fusion hybrids manufactured since Obama took office in 2009, the data show. GM stopped making the Malibu hybrid in 2009 after lack of consumer demand."
Bloomberg.com also quotes Dan Becker, Director of the Safe Climate Campaign with a positive view of the US government's alternative fuel vehicle purchases:
“At a time when we’re just beginning the era of the hybrid, it’s a positive sign that the government is stepping up to the plate and helping build that market.”
The article states that the Obama administration is promising over $11 billion in taxpayer funds to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
ATT Fleet To Increase Alternative Vehicles
AT&T plans to purchase 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles over next 10 years. The purchases will include hybrid and compressed natural gas (CNG).
See the AT&T video HERE:
See the AT&T video HERE:
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
New Website for Plug-in Electric Vehicles
Southern California Edison today announces a website for plug-in electric vehicles (PEV).
It has tips for cities for working with electric vehicles, for perspective buyers on shopping for PEV, and preparing your home for a PEV.
See it HERE.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Future Cars at SEMA Show 2010
SEMA Show 2010 opened the exhibit halls today.
Yesterday seminars to help the business operators do a better job in technical, sales, marketing, and operations were in full swing, with continuation through the week. Open only to members of the auomotive industry, the seminars, new products, opportunities to get hands on with products and ask questions make this an important time for those in the industry. SEMA Show 2009 drew more than 50,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 1,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components.
Today I interviewed Julian Calvert of Edison2, the creators of the Very Light Car and winners of the Progressive Automotive X Prize, a $10 million competition to build a production-capable, clean, well-performing and safe 100+ mpg car.
Yesterday seminars to help the business operators do a better job in technical, sales, marketing, and operations were in full swing, with continuation through the week. Open only to members of the auomotive industry, the seminars, new products, opportunities to get hands on with products and ask questions make this an important time for those in the industry. SEMA Show 2009 drew more than 50,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 1,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components.
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Today I interviewed Julian Calvert of Edison2, the creators of the Very Light Car and winners of the Progressive Automotive X Prize, a $10 million competition to build a production-capable, clean, well-performing and safe 100+ mpg car.
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