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I'm a big fan of hybrid
vehicles. Not long ago, however, I wasn't much of
a fan of mild hybrids. Recently, the Chevy
Malibu hybrid eased my case of mild hybrid angst,
especially when coupled with GM's plans to soon make
these BAS hybrids lithium-powered.
Now, it seems only fuel cell hybrid vehicles receive
less respect than mild hybrids. Even GM's own, Bob
Lutz, has announced his preference for plug-in
electric vehicles over fuel cell vehicles, despite the
billions GM has invested in fuel cell technology. On
the other hand, Honda, the world's most efficient
automaker, is aggressively and confidently moving
ahead with fuel cell hybrids.
Obviously, there are huge technological obstacles to
cost-effective fuel cell hybrid vehicles, but at one
time the technical obstacles of reaching the moon
seemed even more insurmountable. And, like the moon
missions, striving towards fuel cell technologies has
resulted in many technological insights, revelations
and developments that have advanced electric drive
trains and lithium batteries.
Big dreams breed innovation. Aren't fuel cell hybrids
a big dream worthy of investment if not just to push
the technological envelope?
Labels: fuel cells, Hybrid Vehicles
