ZoomiLife reports that Mazda—officially—will not be developing hybrid or electric cars. In a press release, the automaker expressed its intention to develop more efficient vehicles using conventional technology. Will this spell trouble for Mazda, or might this be feasible strategy?
Most ambitious (and financially viable) of America’s Big Three automakers is Ford, which plans to release several electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the years to come. The key hurdle for now, Ford claims, is the high cost of large batteries suitable for such vehicles. It may also be smart for consumers to install new electrical outlets in their homes that are more suitable for electric transport. Is the United States ready for Ford’s big plans?
The BBC reports that recent lithium-ion technology may allow for batteries to charge—or discharge—in a matter of seconds. In what looks to be a fantastic opportunity for hybrid car manufacturers, the development involves just “simple changes to the production process of a well-known material.”
Hybrid cars are so last decade, says BMW, which has kicked its electric car project Project i into high gear. The automaker is concentrating its efforts on developing electric cars, believing the internal combustion engine is on its way out.
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