Through various press conferences and press releases at the Geneva Auto Show, many of the major car manufacturers have updated their strategies and short-term deployment plans of alternative energy technology.
European car makers are world-leaders in clean diesel technology and will continue to develop this as one of the most economical ways to improve efficiency and reduce transport emissions, and the Japanese car makers continue to lead on the hybrid front.
Reuters provides a good summary of some near-term plans for electric vehicles:
“Mitsubishi Motors, about the only carmaker with a working prototype for a relatively affordable electric car, said this week it would supply electric cars under the Peugeot brand from next year. Mitsubishi itself will also start exporting its “i MiEV” electric car from Japan in 2010.
Nissan Motor said on the same day it had agreed with the Portuguese government to consider the establishment of a lithium-ion battery plant in Portugal as it aims to mass-market electric vehicles in Europe and globally by 2012.
Nissan’s partner Renault is looking to launch four electric cars between early 2011 and early 2012.
Even India’s Tata Motors, which has no extensive sales network in Europe yet, showcased the electric Indica Vista EV under development.”
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