Comments on: 2010 Detroit Auto Show: Electric Drive Is Here to Stay

By: tapra2

tapra2 — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:18:33 +0000

On the eve of the Detroit show, GM Vice Chairman announced that the Cadillac Converj, a sporty luxury plug-in hybrid coupe, will go into production around 2013.UK Hosting Reviews

By: James999

James999 — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:20:51 +0000

The Detroit auto show is one of the best autoshow I have seen. This show always fullfill my expectations about cars. This time the show goes with Hybrid & electric. Its nice to see all the auto maker focusing on Hybrid & electric vehicle. The Pics above shown of the Hybrid & electric cars of different auto makers are awesome. This show Rocks.
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By: Pratik Joshi

Pratik Joshi — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:50:12 +0000

I always felt that Detroit Auto Show is the best among all auto shows. 2010 Detroit Auto Show is as per me the first show ever which advertises electric cars from almost all major car manufacturers. I am sure this show will rock this year also. This show is always a treat for auto lovers. Thanx for such a lovely show.

All the best for future.

By: JAMES1205

JAMES1205 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:07:52 +0000

I relly support for this, I hope this future car will go through to the production as soon as possible, coz the price of oil will go higher and higher.....so lets support fot this I hope here in the Philippines this thing will roll on with in this year.....

let's go for it....we much show to the oil producing country;s that can find an option out of there oil...

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:37:04 +0000

I want one of these:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php

By: Mr.Bear

Mr.Bear — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:51:50 +0000

I just read Chrysler bought a 60 minute Super Bowl ad. I guess that was bailout money well spent.

By: Mr.Bear

Mr.Bear — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:49:15 +0000

Old Man Crowder, you may not have noticed but the Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Fusion, and both the Toyota Camry & Prius are all four door-midsize and on the market today. I have no problem fitting a booster seat in my Prius and its the smallest of the four. I don't think putting a booster seat on each side would be that much worse.

If you want a car that has lots of room for car seats and still gets decent mileage but isn't a hybrid, look at the Scion xB or xD.

By: John K.

John K. — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:39:29 +0000

Over at Car & Driver, I found that the CR-Z has a "100-volt nickel-metal hydride battery."

Oh well. Maybe in 2013 they'll upgrade it to Li ion.

By: TD

TD — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:36:37 +0000

I've got a Civic Hybrid and my family of four fits comfortably even with the car seats in the back.

Best car I've ever had. No trouble at all since I drove it off the lot. The downside is I'm a little bit slower at figuring out how the gas pump works since I don't visit them that often.

By: John K.

John K. — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:41:20 +0000

Still no word on what type of batteries the CR-Z will use. I'm hoping Li ion, since this is supposed to be a sporty car (not necessarily a "sports car").

Samie wrote: "I only wish we had the vision and leadership after 9/11 to bring some of these vehicles out faster."

Unless you want the gubberment to run the auto industry (Which is more frightening: Dick Chenny choosing the car you'll drive or Obama choosing what health care you'll get? LOL!), manufacturers will produce only what will sell and EVERYBODY wanted SUVs, particularly big ones (even if they NEVER go off roading, they want to project the "image" that they are athletic and adventurous -- otherwise they'd drive a mini-van).

I live in the most liberal part (SF Bay Area) of a liberal state (CA), and believe me, until 2008 when gas prices went thru the roof, there were a TON of huge SUVs around here. Liberals are the biggest hypocrites around. (No, those gas guzzling polluters did NOT have NASCAR or NRA stickers on them!) It was only when gas got over $4/gal that people started dumping them for more rational and sensible vehicles like station wagons. ("Oh no! I can't drive what my grandmother drove in the 1950s.")

Old Man Crowder: the current Honda Civic Hybrid, Prius, or Hybrid Fusion are your best bets for now. Chevy Volt will also work if you've got the $$$ will be coming out late this year. IIRC, the Plug-in Prius will come out in either 2011 or 2012.

I sure hope 2010 is "The year of EEStor" . . . .