But automakers have been cautious about their use following problems with lithium-ion batteries for laptop computers catching fire.
FORD didn't have a problem with that......
And how much pollution is going to be put out by the powerplants that generate the electriticy that is needed to recharge the car’s batteries?
What about the range before re-charge and how long to recharge? I take a couple of trips from the east coast to Chicago a year, will the car have the endurance for 750 miles of driving? There a electric/gasoline hybird will be better, like the Saturn Hybird Vue.
By and large, the market is responding — as it should under capitalism. It’s a shame the foreign companies appear to be bolting out of the gate taking a huge lead.
How about just a reasonably priced converter kit for the gasoline ones? Many of us don’t want a new car if we can fix up the old ons. Make it solar and if it works it will sell.
But automakers have been cautious about their use following problems with lithium-ion batteries for laptop computers catching fire.
FORD didn't have a problem with that......
Toyota ruined the xB. I'll be happy to give the Cube a look.