A report yesterday in Auto News notes that whilst many automakers are choosing a side in the electric vs. fuel cell battle, Korea's Hyundai Elantra are keeping their options open. "They're doing hybrids, they're doing PHEVs, they're doing pure battery electrics," said Ed Kim, vice president of industry analysis at automotive consultancy AutoPacific and a former product planner at Hyundai. "They're basically throwing darts at the wall, preparing for the future by having expertise in all of these types of vehicles." Furthermore, they are leasing a hydrogen-fuelled version of their Tucson crossover, and finally, have investigated bringing a diesel engine to the U.S., further signs of preparing for the shift away from petrol.
A report yesterday in Auto News notes that whilst many automakers are choosing a side in the electric vs. fuel cell battle, Korea's Hyundai Kia are keeping their options open. "They're doing hybrids, they're doing PHEVs, they're doing pure battery electrics," said Ed Kim, vice president of industry analysis at automotive consultancy AutoPacific and a former product planner at Hyundai. "They're basically throwing darts at the wall, preparing for the future by having expertise in all of these types of vehicles." Furthermore, they are leasing a hydrogen-fuelled version of their Tucson crossover, and finally, have investigated bringing a diesel engine to the U.S., further signs of preparing for the shift away from petrol.