http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/08/is-green-car-focus-just-politics/ Environmental Leader Fri, 25 May 2012 22:05:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/08/is-green-car-focus-just-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-311835 NB Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:36:46 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/08/is-green-car-focus-just-politics/#comment-311835 I disagree with Eliot, though. Automakers are in the business to make money, and nobody is going to launch a multimillion dollar campaign to promote a car that nobody will want. And if nobody is buying, how can companies offer financial incentives? That said, they could try to transform the hybrid or green industry into a more encompassing one. For example, Toyota has its levels of cars, Corolla, Camry, Avalon, etc., that you can grow up in and trade up into as you grow. If the hybrid/green industry made these kinds of levels (and maybe a better body structure - I'm not a fan of the Prius) it'd be easier to attract more customers. I disagree with Eliot, though. Automakers are in the business to make money, and nobody is going to launch a multimillion dollar campaign to promote a car that nobody will want. And if nobody is buying, how can companies offer financial incentives?
That said, they could try to transform the hybrid or green industry into a more encompassing one. For example, Toyota has its levels of cars, Corolla, Camry, Avalon, etc., that you can grow up in and trade up into as you grow. If the hybrid/green industry made these kinds of levels (and maybe a better body structure – I’m not a fan of the Prius) it’d be easier to attract more customers.

]]> http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/08/is-green-car-focus-just-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-95378 Eliot Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:43:24 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/12/08/is-green-car-focus-just-politics/#comment-95378 "American automakers may be lagging behind because of market demand". I've heard this stated or implied a lot lately. I believe the automakers are the ones who create the market demand, through their marketing and financial incentives. No one asked for the Hummer to be developed, surely? “American automakers may be lagging behind because of market demand”. I’ve heard this stated or implied a lot lately. I believe the automakers are the ones who create the market demand, through their marketing and financial incentives. No one asked for the Hummer to be developed, surely?

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