Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History, 2d ed.

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.

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Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History, 2d ed.

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.

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Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History, 2d ed.

Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History, 2d ed.

by Curtis D. Anderson, Judy Anderson
Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History, 2d ed.

Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History, 2d ed.

by Curtis D. Anderson, Judy Anderson

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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780786433018
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date: 04/20/2010
Series: Transportation/Automotive
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 267
Product dimensions: 6.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

The late Curtis D. Anderson was a pharmacist in Beaverton, Oregon. A former research analyst, website reviewer, and researcher, he was an avid auto racing fan and studied military history. Judy Anderson is head reference & instruction librarian at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. She lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acronyms and Initialisms     
Preface     
Introduction: The Birth of the Automobile Industry     

1. The Evolution of the Electric Vehicle     
2. Politics     
3. Environment     
4. Technology     
5. Marketing     
6. Conclusion     

Appendix: Hybrids Defined     
Chapter Notes     
Selected Bibliography     
Index     
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