Why Traditional Hybrid Cars Are Becoming Obsolete

Prius-style hybrids may become the first victims of the disruptive technology shift that's hitting the auto industry.

"We are on the cusp of a period of technical innovation like the automobile industry has never seen," says Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation, the largest U.S. auto retailer. "There will be more change in the next five to 10 years than there was in the last 100." Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - May 4, 2009 - 7:48 PM PDT
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Dwight Rousu
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by Dwight Rousu - May. 4, 2009

It is a little glib, and short on facts and data, but presents an interesting projection of the future of car technology.

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Mathew Severson
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by Mathew Severson - May. 9, 2009

We are on the cusp of a period of technical innovation like the automobile industry has never seen More »

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Terry Edeli
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by Terry Edeli - May. 8, 2009

No....Tries to hook with negative hysteria on the Prius technology rather than the positive of newer technological innovation. Fails to elaborate on the new technologies or the timeline for their price competitive introduction. Seems obvious to me that technology will be evolving.....hey, people still buy conventional cars even though hybrids are on the market. Chances are they will be buying hybrids even if plug-ins are on the market. What's the authors point?

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