Electric and hybrid cars : a history /
Anderson, Curtis D. 1947-
Electric and hybrid cars : a history / Curtis D. Anderson and Judy Anderson. - 2nd ed. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2010. - x, 257 p. : ill. ; 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.
9780786433018 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786433019 (softcover : alk. paper)
2010004216
Electric automobiles.
Hybrid electric cars.
TL220 / .A53 2010
629.22/93
Electric and hybrid cars : a history / Curtis D. Anderson and Judy Anderson. - 2nd ed. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2010. - x, 257 p. : ill. ; 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.
9780786433018 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786433019 (softcover : alk. paper)
2010004216
Electric automobiles.
Hybrid electric cars.
TL220 / .A53 2010
629.22/93