News > Flash news Nikkei column urges Japanese automakers to drop hybrids, focus on EVs instead Toyota's dominance in the blossoming hybrid market is unmatched, but as several other automakers are now increasingly focused on developing electric vehicles (EVs), can the company that defined the hybrid segment continue to march forward with its plans to release additional hybrid models? The answer really depends on who you ask, but a recent editorial published in the Japanese Nikkei newspaper suggests that both Toyota and Honda must shift towards EVs, or risk having the nation of Japan fall behind the competition. Article Continues: http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/23/nikkei-column-urges-japanese-automakers-to-drop-hybrids-focus-o/ | Electric vehicle market grows with advent of mega cities American Recycler - 12:31 CET Ultrathin LiMn2O4 Nanowire Cathode Materials for Higher Li-ion Power Densities for HEV and EV Applications Green Car Congress - 12:22 CET David Vespremi: A lot is hanging on the Leaf autobloggreen - 12:20 CET Homegrown Push for Electric Vehicles WestportPatch - 12:19 CET A quick charge for Ecoliner electric bus Marketplace - 12:16 CET |