Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) says that a hybrid version of every one of its vehicles will be available by 2020.
According to The Wall Street Journal, "The announcement came as all of the auto makers at an industry conference this week in northern Michigan maneuvered to carve out their own niches in fuel-efficient design."
But, 12 years from now, hybrids may be useless.
Nuclear energy may drive 100% of the U.S. needs for electric power.
The massive oil reserves found off Brazil and in the Arctic may have driven up oil supplies so that gas is back to $1.25.
Wind power may have undercut the need for oil-heat in many American homes.
Solar power will probably have replaced other fuels for furnishing most homes and small businesses with energy.
The hybrid car may not be such a great idea.
Douglas A. McIntyre is an editor at 247wallst.com.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-16-2008 @ 5:05PM
Hairy said...
Ya... and pigs may fly too. It would be nice if any of those things came to pass... but I will believe it when I see it.