Ford has a "keen interest in plug-ins"
Posted by ecosrights, 505 days ago
Link: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/ford_in... 
If you want to learn about organic food, diapers/nappies or just how to be green then why not join today?
Latest commentsRe: Dorset Organic Skincare... by ecosrights
Re: Re: Affordable Eco-Frie... by littlegreenrock
Re: Sustainable Building Su... by suttree
Re: MSNBCs Easy To Be Green by claudia
Re: Cloth Nappy Advise by claudia
Re: Eco-Design Christmas Fair by claudia
Re: Re: Re: Re: ecoballs by ecosrights
Re: Re: Re: ecoballs by Anonymous
Re: Free newspapers - Metro by ecosrights
Re: What have Mars done? Th... by ecosrights
Reading article "Ford has a "keen interest in plug-ins"" - Reply to this / 1 comment(s)
Is that all... to think they are only at the exploratory stage is really poor. The shortage of fuel has been on the horizon for ages, the impact of cars on the environment has been known for years..... so why haven't they got a series of prototypes or even something ready for production. This is really disappointing from such a big manufacturer. It really proves that many of the big car manufacturers aren't really interested in the environment as it doesn't make them enough money today.
I know that at the moment "plugp-in" technology is expensive, but it is going to remain so until big manufacturers take the plunge and go for it, making it accessible to more people. They are reliant upon the true greenies who have to have a car (although most REALLY green people would probably say that you don't have to have a car) to use these hybrid kits, therefore reducing cost of them. I can't see that being the most successful route. Toyota and HOnda have started on the hybrid route, but even they aren't keeping up with demand and the cars are too expensive for most.
Ford's view is definitely disappointing
Is that all... to think they are only at the exploratory stage is really poor. The shortage of fuel has been on the horizon for ages, the impact of cars on the environment has been known for years..... so why haven't they got a series of prototypes or even something ready for production. This is really disappointing from such a big manufacturer. It really proves that many of the big car manufacturers aren't really interested in the environment as it doesn't make them enough money today.
I know that at the moment "plugp-in" technology is expensive, but it is going to remain so until big manufacturers take the plunge and go for it, making it accessible to more people. They are reliant upon the true greenies who have to have a car (although most REALLY green people would probably say that you don't have to have a car) to use these hybrid kits, therefore reducing cost of them. I can't see that being the most successful route. Toyota and HOnda have started on the hybrid route, but even they aren't keeping up with demand and the cars are too expensive for most.
Ford's view is definitely disappointing
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/ford_in...
Comments
About ecolocal.co.uk
Ecolocal is free to join - why not register today? Our members can start discussions and comment on all the threads taking place throughout ecolocal.co.uk.Help us build the best source for healthy living and local news by submitting your tips, events and links so that we can all learn how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Does anyone have an answer to this? Should someone stick with an older car (5 years+) or by a hybrid.
The former produces more "running polution" but means less "waste" during disposal and manufacturing, where as the latter means a new car is made, but better day to day....
Interesting dilema
Reply to this comment