Green car wars

 

A line has been drawn between US and Asian car makers.

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This week, the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, was home to US and Asian car manufacturers showcasing their green technologies.

General Motors (GM), Chrysler and Toyota were just some of the car giants who have produced cars with improved fuel efficiency that emit less harmful pollutants.
 
Plug-in hybrids, standard hybrids, electric cars, fuel cell vehicles and flex fuel engines were all scattered across the Detroit motor show (the world’s biggest auto show) which is illustrating the automotive industry’s commitment to be seen to combat climate change.

Plug-in hybrid

GM has announced that it will be launching a plug-in hybrid in 2010. Named the Saturn Vue, the car giant will use its green technology for the huge sports utility vehicle (SUV). The company will also launch a full electric Chevy Volt by in that same year.
 
Chrysler presented three green prototypes at the motor show, and Ford announced its two hybrids for the end of 2008.
 
However, Japanese car maker, Toyota, has been leading the way with its hybrid Prius that has been on the market for the past ten years. At the show, it furthered its lead by presenting its new rechargeable hybrid.
 
Toyota also announced plans to build a facility that will produce lithium-ion batteries for their plug-in and electric vehicles. Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe said at the Auto Show: "Hybrids are a core business for Toyota."

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