Volvo hybrid: If only lithium were ready for primetime

Lithium powered hybrids rock, but they are not yet ready for primetime

Wow! Seriously, could the Frankfort Auto Show become any more focused on green issues, at least in terms of concepts? It's hybrid cars galore - in addition to clean diesel and biofueles. Unfortunately, so many of the concepts, such as the Volvo Recharge Hybrid, are dependent upon technologies that are just not ready for reality.

Imagine 62 mpg on electric power only. That's what the Recharge hybrid promises. --> Finish: Volvo hybrid: If only lithium were ready for primetime