Do hybrid cars detract from the benefits of electric vehicles?
One vehicle which has caught the headlines over the last few months has been the Chevrolet Volt which has been introduced by General Motors. As we suggested above, this is a vehicle which has been put forward as a hybrid car when in fact it is actually 90% powered by traditional fuel although because the fuel powers the electric generator, which then powers the motors, it can be classed as a hybrid. But is this type of vehicle impacting upon the perceived benefits of electric cars? There is no doubt that allowing hybrid vehicles to be predominantly powered by traditional fuels does take away much of the benefit perceived to be available via the electric car. Those who have not done their homework may not be aware of the situation regarding the likes of the Chevrolet Volt and ultimately may see this as the “car of the future”. Even though there are obvious benefits to this particular vehicle, which uses fuel to power the electric motors which drives the car, there are still emissions an
