EDTA Applauds Electric Drive Advances at North American International Auto Show

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2009: 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

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.