2010 Detroit Auto Show: Electric Drive Is Here to Stay

By John DeCicco

The 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit puts to rest once and for all any questions about whether electricity will be integral to the vehicle powertrains of tomorrow. A sampling of this year’s Detroit announcements reveals different directions depending on whose electric navigation screen you’re viewing at any given moment.

General Motors: Volt and Converj

Cadillac Converj Concept

Motown’s home-towners have been signaling electric directions for several years now. General Motors continued the drumbeat for the Chevy Volt. Last week GM announced that it had built its first lithium ion battery pack at a special battery assembly plant located downriver from Detroit. On the eve of the Detroit show, GM Vice Chairman announced that the Cadillac Converj, a sporty luxury plug-in hybrid coupe, will go into production around 2013.

Ford: Full Spectrum of Hybrid to Electric

Ford Fusion Hybrid

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