Electric and Hybrid Cars
A History, 2d ed.
Seiten
2010
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-3301-8 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-3301-8 (ISBN)
Chronicles electric and hybrid cars from the late 19th century to today's fuel cell and plug-in automobiles. This title describes the politics, technology, marketing strategies, and environmental issues that have impacted electric and hybrid cars' research and development. It discusses the marketing shift from a 'woman's car' to 'going green'.
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.
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.
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
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
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 20.4.2010 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 98 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 472 g |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7864-3301-9 / 0786433019 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7864-3301-8 / 9780786433018 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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