This distinction is very important now and going forward. This is what
separates the Voltech from all other technologies now. It is good from
the start to point out the difference.

I agree with Linda that electric car is what the Volt and similar
vehicles, made by anyone, should be called.

Jonathan Cassidy

Linda wrote:
>
>
> On 6/5/09 7:15 AM, docaaron1 wrote:
>
> > Honda's Insight electric motor "assists" the gasoline engine yet I
> have no
> > problem calling it a hybrid car.
>
> That's because the electric motor *does* provide motive power directly to
> the wheels, which is part of the DOE's definition of hybrid-electric
> vehicle.
>
> > The how and why the two work together doesn't really interest them
> too much.
> > They want to get from point A to point B using less gasoline. Now in
> their
> > mind that's what a hybrid does and so that's what a hybrid is.
>
> I don't see the harm in educating people so they get the facts right.
>
> > Linda, their distinction as an extended range electric car is not
> important at
> > this point in time.
>
> If you say so. I simply wanted to correct the terminology for the sake of
> the archives. You're free to call it what you want - and I may even agree
> with you personally - but that doesn't mean GM will agree with you. :-)
>
> > Hybridfest Green Drive Expo, should the Volt not show up?
>
> We've invited GM to bring the Volt every year. Every year they choose not
> to. If you've ever visited our Web sites, you've seen that any sort of
> green
> vehicle has *always* been not only welcome, but encouraged.
>
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