I read that one reason the Japanese are sticking with hybrid cars are that they have a massive supply infrastructure and there are many companies making parts for their vehicles, if they switched to electric cars that would put a lot of companies out of business. Interesting to consider that aspect.
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Originally Posted by McLovin
Electric cars are taking over now not because of green issues, but *economics*.
They are simpler to make, use a fraction of the number of drivetrain components, and very soon (by 2022) will be cheaper to buy (and more profitable to make) than equivalent gas powered cars.
With the leaps in battery tech, ranges of 400+ miles are here. (The new Mercedes coming out is something like 450 miles.
The internal combustion engine for cars is officially a dead man walking. I can’t imagine any manufacturers are putting any significant R&D dollars into future IC engines.
I’m glad to have lived through the rise and peak of the IC engine, and as one with gasoline in my veins sad to see it go.
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