Curtis D. Anderson, Judy Anderson

Electric and Hybrid Cars

A History, 2d ed.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. April 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 511g
• ISBN-13: 9780786433018
• ISBN-10: 0786433019
• Artikelnr.: 26573003

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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