Electric and Hybrid Cars

<p> This illustrated history chronicles electric and hybrid cars from the late 19th century to today's fuel cell and plug-in automobiles. It describes the politics technology marketing strategies and environmental issues that have impacted electric and hybrid cars' research and development. The important marketing shift from a woman's car to going green is discussed. Milestone projects and technologies such as early batteries hydrogen and bio-mass fuel cells the upsurge of hybrid vehicles and the various regulations and market forces that have shaped the industry are also covered.</p>