Electric and Hybrid Cars
A History, 2d ed.
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About the Book
This illustrated history chronicles electric and hybrid cars from the late 19th century to today’s 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 “woman’s 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.
About the Author(s)
Bibliographic Details
Curtis D. Anderson and Judy Anderson
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 267
Bibliographic Info: 98 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2010
pISBN: 978-0-7864-3301-8
eISBN: 978-0-7864-5742-7
Imprint: McFarland
Table of Contents
Acronyms and Initialisms ix
Preface 1
Introduction: The Birth of the Automobile Industry 3
1. The Evolution of the Electric Vehicle 21
2. Politics 60
3. Environment 106
4. Technology 138
5. Marketing 166
6. Conclusion 222
Appendix: Hybrids Defined 233
Chapter Notes 235
Selected Bibliography 245
Index 249
Book Reviews & Awards
“a very comprehensive historical review…recommended”—Choice; “fascinating”—Midwest Book Review; “brimming with facts”—Old Cars Weekly; “full discussions of the technologies involved and their impact on the environment are provided”—C&RL News.
