Battery technology has changed greatly in the last 10 years.... the
batteries back then were short lived, dangerous (fire and chemical), very
heavy, expensive and didn't last very long..... Batteries are still an issue,
but better now...(lithium ion)
A bicycle was probably a better option 10 years ago, than an electric
car....and it burns unneeded calories...
You still read about Cell phones and computer batteries catching fire or
even exploding.... well those old batteries in cars would be worse. The
field logistics of product support would have been a nightmare....which
is always overlooked by the Green crowd....not to mention the
liability....
Hybrid makes a lot more sense for an American that wants the flexibility
to be able to drive 10 miles or 500 miles...they were also invented many years
ago....
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