After a stalled for nearly a century, electric cars are now ready to enter a new era. Washington Post reported that first-generation electric cars will go to the showroom in the United States next month.
Every big company car maker now plans to offer several types of electric cars or "plug in Hybrid" in the next few years. Competition this technology recalling the early days of automotive.
General Motors this month will begin delivery of the Chevrolet Volt which uses a gasoline engine to generate electricity when the batteries run out.
The car will be available for the California market from December. At the same time, Nissan Motor will launch Leaf is enlivened only by the battery. Ford next year will release a mini version of the Ford Focus car electricity.
"Electric vehicles finally become a reality and not just R & D projects," says Mark Sogomian, a partner at Ernst & Young. Many new generation of electric cars on display at the Los Angeles Aouto Show, which lasted until last weekend. Another alternative is on display is the Honda FCX Clarity uses hydrogen power.
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