Real Electric Cars Not Here Quite Yet

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After the 2010 Detroit auto show and the surrounding media hype, one might think we’re on the verge of zipping around in snazzy, new vehicles powered entirely by electricity. The auto show included a showcase called Electric Avenue that highlighted the future of the automobile. Cars.com writer Joe Wiesenfelder loves the idea of electric cars, but he also wants to bring us back down to earth. The truth is, electric cars still face many hurdles, and they’re still a long way away from making a sizable dent in the auto market. Read his full story to learn more about what we should actually expect from the electric future.

Beyond the Hype: Real Electric Cars Are Few or Far From Market (Cars.com)