Electrification Coalition

A new report issued today on the current status of plug-in electric cars suggests that buyers are very happy with their cars, and plug-in sales are rising faster than hybrids sales did after they were launched. "Customer experiences have typically been extremely positive," says the report, citing data from J.D. Power and Associates surveys. Owners of plug-in electric vehicles "are generally happy with their purchases" and are especially fond of the vehicle's performance, "likely due to the instant torque provided by the electric motor." That may be because, among other reasons, electric cars...