WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Electric drive vehicles are in the spotlight at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), the trade association accelerating battery, hybrid, plug-in, and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure, commends its members and others on the diverse and exciting electric drive vehicles they are unveiling at the show.
"Electric drive has truly hit its stride," says EDTA President Brian Wynne. "Our manufacturers are showing vehicles that can decrease our dependence on oil, improve the environment, and create a green vehicle workforce. And consumers are clearly sharing the industry's enthusiasm for the 21st century transportation that is on display here."
To see interactive illustrations about how all types of electric drive vehicles work, visit EDTA's website at www.electricdrive.org. Notable electric drive vehicles on display at the auto show include:
Hybrid Electric Vehicles:
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2010 Honda Insight Hybrid
2010 Lexus HS 250h
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid
Battery Electric Vehicles:
2010: Ford Battery Electric Van
2010: Tesla Roadster Sport
2011: Ford Battery Electric Small Car
2011: BYD e6 Electric Vehicle
Plug-in Electric Drive Vehicles:
2012 Ford Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
2011 BYD F3DM Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Concept Electric Drive Vehicles:
Cadillac Plug-in Electric Vehicle
Johnson Controls re3 Concept Vehicle
Toyota FT-EV Concept
Chrysler 200C EV
Chrysler Town and Country EV
Dodge Circuit EV
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV
Jeep Patriot EV
About NAIAS:
Held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, NAIAS opens to the public starting Saturday, January 17 through Sunday, January 25, 2009. Visit www.naias.com for more information.
About EDTA:
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is the trade association representing battery, plug-in, hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure. EDTA conducts public policy advocacy, education, industry networking, and international conferences. EDTA's membership includes automotive and other equipment manufacturers, energy companies, technology developers, component suppliers, and government agencies. For more information about EDTA and its members, visit www.electricdrive.org.
SOURCE: Electric Drive Transportation Association
Web site: http://www.electricdrive.org/
http://www.naias.com/
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