Alamosa Public Library

"The costs, benefits and emissions reductions of three major vehicle types are analyzed by the state of Colorado."

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind hybrid and electric cars. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--

Far from being a modern conception, electric cars were among the first vehicles on the road. In the formative days of the automobile, a third of cars were electric, and they challenged internal combustion engine-driven vehicles for primacy. Economic and environmental concerns have periodically revived widespread interest in electric cars and hybrid vehicles, and the quest for a non- or less-polluting vehicle that meets consumers performance demands...