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New Hybrid and Electric Car Choices Can Fail the Car Industry

By • Feb 15th, 2009 • Category: Clean Car Talk Posts

hybrid electric diesel cars 255x88 New Hybrid and Electric Car Choices Can Fail the Car IndustryChoices are good. For consumers, the more choices and competition the better. It is the foundation that keeps the economy healthy, while fostering better and improved products for consumers at the same time. It is the engine that propels hybrid, electric and clean diesel car technology development to the next level, with tangible benefits for all to enjoy.

However in the current state of development of the low/no emission and high miles-per-gallon (mpg) automobile industry, more technology and choices can cause adverse effects and reaction. The industry is still in development, but companies are announcing products way too early in their development cycle. Too many choices together with new, unfamiliar technologies can lead to greater confusion.

So car manufacturers should approach customers with a smarter and better marketing. More noise and louder noise won’t do the trick, but education and clear value proposition will make a difference. Otherwise, facing a barrage of marketing pitches with no clear standards and benefits, consumers will just ignore your messages.

What are your views on the many technologies to come out in the next 2-3 years for hybrid, electric and clean diesel cars? Are you having a tough time understand new offerings from car manufacturers? Would you pay a premium for these hi-tech cars when gas prices stay below $4? Share your comments with us.

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  1. CNN Test Drives a Mini E Electric Car - Missing the Point or Just Reflecting Public Views? - CleanCarTalk on April 19th, 2009 at 11:20 am:

    [...] and bring out cars that are not necessarily ready for the consumers. See my recent post on “New Hybrid and Electric Car Choices Can Fail the Car Industry.” Many just want to ride the buzz and free press at auto shows and drive demos, etc. While [...]

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