One of the strongest trends at the Detroit auto show this year is hybrid and electric vehicles.
Almost every major manufacturer has a product display. "Plug-
Battery appliances will become more important, especially in hybrid vehicles, "said Wayne Kelen, general manager of Audi's product strategy and watches.
Electric vehicle technology is improving every year, with better performance and longer mileage.
"Acceleration from 0 to 30 increased by 20% to 2.
"Six Seconds," said Mary Barra, CEO of GM.
The Bolt electric vehicle concept, powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries, is designed to provide more than 200 miles at a cost of about $30,000.
"This means that the number of stops at the gas station has decreased.
"The average mileage between Volt owners is more than 970 miles.
Ups, they use battery power for 80% of their time, "said Alan Beili, president of General Motors North America.
But electric cars are not just about fuel efficiency.
"The electricity is driving silently, and you have this feeling of serenity," Kieran said . ".
"It's not just a red light;
It runs along the street;
This is a very peaceful way of driving.
Very relaxed.
They also generate maximum power at zero rpm, so that when you touch the accelerator pedal and the car driving, you will feel that it is a unique electric power.
"But will lower fuel prices affect the sales of electric vehicles, though ? " Actually, I don't think the jury has an opinion on that.
"I think for a plugin
In hybrid cars, the purpose of people driving such cars is not only to save operating costs;
It's also an electric driving experience, and obviously you can only experience it on an electric car.
I think they will be quite powerful in terms of plugins.
Even with respect to the current price of gasoline, the price of hybrid cars and battery appliances is the same.