Chronicles the development of traditional vehicles that use internal combustion engines and describes the creation of new vehicles that use hybrid or electric power. Examines the potential for these vehicles to cut down on carbon dioxide emissions and considers how long it will take for these types of vehicles to become the norm.
Content Note
Running on fumes -- The horseless carriage -- Internal combustion engine vehicles -- Electric vehicles -- Hybrids -- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles -- Lithium batteries : promise and peril -- Fuel cell vehicles -- Driving toward tomorrow.