Anderson, Curtis D. 1947-

Electric and hybrid cars : a history / Curtis D. Anderson and Judy Anderson. - Second edition. - x, 257 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : The birth of the automobile industry -- The evolution of the electric vehicle -- Politics -- Environment -- Technology -- Marketing -- Conclusion -- Appendix : Hybrids defined.

"This illustrated history of electric and hybrid vehicles covers the companies that produced various models; the politics that have surrounded them; the environmental aspects of electric and hybrid vehicles versus internal combustion engines; efforts to overcome technological challenges associated with electric vehicles; marketing strategies through the decades; and public attitudes towards these vehicles throughout their existence"--Provided by publisher.

0786433019 9780786433018

2010004216


Electric automobiles.
Hybrid electric cars

TL220 / .A53 2010

629.2293