Interesting discussion. However, technology is rapidly changing and what Ford and Volvo does today is obsolete tomorrow. I am in the process of raising capital to start a trucking company the uses hybrid technology to power class 8 tractors. This is a generator powered tractor with a diesel engine assist. It will get at least 24 mpg. Has a fraction of the carbon emissions of what’s on the market today. The prototypes have been built and tested and the results are conservative. Problem we have is getting funding and setting up a supply chain that the competition cannot derail. Bottom line is that tomorrow what I am seeking to do will become obsolete as well.
Build a better mousetrap and all you get is a better mouse......