Currently, GM and Toyota are collaborating to speed up development of advanced-technology vehicles, and DaimlerChrysler is launching a large-scale test project for fuel-cell vehicles portending major changes in this industry. Forward Drive presents the fascinating story of the race to build clean cars, ones that can help to address the problems that have accompanied the rise of the gas-powered internal combustion engine. It also traces the history of automobile development exploring new technologies for clean cars, and, ...
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Currently, GM and Toyota are collaborating to speed up development of advanced-technology vehicles, and DaimlerChrysler is launching a large-scale test project for fuel-cell vehicles portending major changes in this industry. Forward Drive presents the fascinating story of the race to build clean cars, ones that can help to address the problems that have accompanied the rise of the gas-powered internal combustion engine. It also traces the history of automobile development exploring new technologies for clean cars, and, most exciting of all, hydrogen-based fuel cells. The author has conducted extensive interviews with early adopters of alternative vehicles, fuel cell makers, and energy researchers, and key auto industry figures, giving us a clear picture of how automakers are getting serious about clean cars. With his passion for cars, knowledge of their history and workings, and perceptive interviews, he presents an informative and highly readable book about revolutionary cars on the immediate horizon.
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Very Good in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xxiv, 273 pp. First printing. The lower fore-corners of the covers are very slightly bumped. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.
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Very good. Very good. DJ has slight wear and soiling. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. xxiv, 273 p. Notes. Select Bibliography. Index. Jim Motavalli (born 1952) is a journalist, author, and speaker who specializes in environmental issues, particularly green cars, transportation, and various aspects of sustainable energy. He writes for E The Environmental Magazine, The New York Times as a blogger and columnist, and for various other publications including The Daily Green, NPR, and Mother Nature Network. After serving as its editor for 14 years, Motavalli became a senior writer for E The Environmental Magazine, a publication which aims to bring attention to environmental problems. He writes for The New York Times "Automobiles" section and has a syndicated column called "Wheels", and appears on National Public Radio's Car Talks program. He has twice won the Global Media Award from the Population Institute. Forward Drive: The Race to Build the Clean Car of the Future is a 2001 publication that explores the interlinking history of sustainable energy and the automobile industry. It analyzes modern dependency upon oil.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good in Good jacket. Hardcover Nonfiction Automobiles: A hardcover book on environmentally non polluting automobiles, including feul cell, electric, hybrid electric and biofuel vehicles. In good shape with a forward by Ed Begley, Jr. Thank you for shopping at an independent bookstore.