| Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History, 2d ed. Contributor(s): Anderson, Curtis D. (Author), Anderson, Judy (Joint Author) |
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ISBN: 0786433019 ISBN-13: 9780786433018 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Automotive - History - Transportation | Automotive - Antique & Classic |
| Dewey: 629.229 |
| LCCN: 2010004216 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.05 lbs) 267 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |