While motown Detroit is in crisis with the Big Three running for cover, a new breed of carmakers is emerging on the scene. These pedigree carmakers are aiming high and big to manufacture greener modes of transportation in new ways. They’re scrambling for billions in government aid intended to jump-start production of vehicles that burn little fossil fuel – or no fuel at all. (You have our solidarity guys, Go ahead !!!)
But who will produce these vehicles? What will they look like? Will that be acceptable? Lots of questions such as these will soon be answered in this blog.
The CEO of Bright Automotive is looking forward for a vehicle that looks like a delivery van as conceptualized by Pixar Animation. “IDEA” yep, that’s the name. It is chunky, blocky, yet curved with wheel skirts and a little up-swooped at the back that adds attitude. You can almost hear it speaking in a chirpy cartoon voice!!!
Inside IDEA’s silver sheet metal is plug-in hybrid technology that will power it an estimated 100 miles on a gallon of gas. If Mr. Waters has it his way, thousands of these cuddly vans will seen across the globe. Bright Automotive is hardly the only US firm with an idea like IDEA (Bright Ideas, Eh?). At least half-dozen start-up companies are struggling to build the next-generation automobile.
But after recession, the car industry at least looks greener with loads of emphasis being given on hybrids. In the U.S, 13 hybrid models were available in 2007. By 2011, at least 75 models would hit the showrooms. In Europe, where fuel economy requirements are tougher, the transition could be even more dramatic. Roland Berger and J.D. Power estimate that the market for hybrids/electric vehicles could rise to 50 per cent by 2015 – up from 2 per cent in 2007.
Electric-cars are more expensive, at least for now. But in the longer run, the power source of a car may depend on its usage. Runabout cars for shopping and school drop-offs could be straight electric. Commuter vehicles that take longer trips downtown might need the extended-range capability of a hybrid.
So brace yourselves for the future invasion of hybrid cars. Yes Sir, we’re all buckled up for the occasion.
But who will produce these vehicles? What will they look like? Will that be acceptable? Lots of questions such as these will soon be answered in this blog.
The CEO of Bright Automotive is looking forward for a vehicle that looks like a delivery van as conceptualized by Pixar Animation. “IDEA” yep, that’s the name. It is chunky, blocky, yet curved with wheel skirts and a little up-swooped at the back that adds attitude. You can almost hear it speaking in a chirpy cartoon voice!!!
Inside IDEA’s silver sheet metal is plug-in hybrid technology that will power it an estimated 100 miles on a gallon of gas. If Mr. Waters has it his way, thousands of these cuddly vans will seen across the globe. Bright Automotive is hardly the only US firm with an idea like IDEA (Bright Ideas, Eh?). At least half-dozen start-up companies are struggling to build the next-generation automobile.
But after recession, the car industry at least looks greener with loads of emphasis being given on hybrids. In the U.S, 13 hybrid models were available in 2007. By 2011, at least 75 models would hit the showrooms. In Europe, where fuel economy requirements are tougher, the transition could be even more dramatic. Roland Berger and J.D. Power estimate that the market for hybrids/electric vehicles could rise to 50 per cent by 2015 – up from 2 per cent in 2007.
Electric-cars are more expensive, at least for now. But in the longer run, the power source of a car may depend on its usage. Runabout cars for shopping and school drop-offs could be straight electric. Commuter vehicles that take longer trips downtown might need the extended-range capability of a hybrid.
So brace yourselves for the future invasion of hybrid cars. Yes Sir, we’re all buckled up for the occasion.
Labels: Car-Industry, Fuel-Economy, hybrid cars
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It seems that the global recession couldn't bring down the spirit of all the carmakers. We are all waiting for the hybrid cars to run on the roads. Electric cars will not only save fuel but also help in keeping the enviroment clean. Many car giants like Ford, Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini are turning green.
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