Introduction : The birth of the automobile industry -- The evolution of the electric vehicle -- Politics -- Environment -- Technology -- Marketing -- Conclusion -- Appendix : Hybrids defined.
Summary
"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.