Why the hype for hybrid cars will not last
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Hybrid cars come in many shapes and sizes. Well-heeled petrolheads might be tempted by a Ferrari SF90 Stradale or McLaren Artura, superfast supercars whose hybrid systems are mostly an attempt to boost the performance of already immensely powerful engines. Those with a more modest budget might look at one of the many models of plug-in hybrids that will go for around 50km (30 miles) before the petrol engine needs to kick in. These hybrids are a cheaper option than full battery power and alleviate the “range anxiety” of electric-only cars. Sales have been surging.
However, as my story outlines, hybrids may have a limited shelf life. As the price of batteries continues to fall and charging infrastructure improves, fully electric cars will become cheaper than hybrids or solely petrol-powered cars to buy and run. Add the experience of near silent, smooth and rapid motoring and pure battery power will win the race even without supercar performance.
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Operational Excellence / C-Suite Advisor / HR Expert / Sustainability & Business Strategies / Freelance
2 周While hybrid cars offer a compromise between performance and fuel efficiency, their long-term relevance may be limited. As battery costs drop and charging infrastructure expands, fully electric cars are becoming more affordable and efficient. The smooth, quiet experience of electric vehicles could soon overshadow the hybrid model, making them less appealing.
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2 周To be environmentally friendly, electric cars it is! In countries like PNG, we need hydrid cars to serve the purpose of long distance journey..oh yes we love it.?
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3 周But nobody with a conscience is going to buy a Tesla now, are they?
Highly successful, award winning experienced Chairman / former CEO of FTSE/NASDAQ/PE software/hardware companies with multiple exits. CEO Magazine, CEO of the Year, Logistics Technology 2021.
3 周What a load of crap from the Economist