Electric vehicles sparking interest says PricewaterhouseCoopers

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... Print this page Download everything on this page (zip file) PEV Forecast Scenarios Download file (60k) 19/11/2008 09:30 Due to the progress of enabling technologies and a host of positive drivers, pure electric vehicles (PEVs) are garnering plenty of attention from manufacturers and suppliers. The auto sector is now attracting strong venture capital interest in nascent companies providing this technology. To make it into the mainstream globally, however, further technological and infrastructural barriers need to be overcome first. Calum MacRae, automotive analyst, PricewaterhouseCoopers, said: "Pure electric vehicles are not a new phenomenon in the auto industry. In the early 20th Century they were produced in greater numbers than internal combustion engine powered vehicles. Until recently, the lack of suitable battery technology has prevented manufacturers investing in them. While technological issues move close ...» Next (HTML)