Quite optimistic and a bit more talking-head than factual. More sources from the auto industry would have helped, as would more hard information about automotive trends and emissions. This is very heavy on perspective.

More wishful thinking than hard data. The problem with batteries is that the basic technology hasn't changed since they were invented a couple of centuries ago. Because batteries lose their energy rather quickly under load, electric vehicles have a limited range. And as batteries age, they lose their ability to retain a charge. Replacements are expensive, particularly for an automobile. Before electric vehicles become practical, a lot of technology has to take place.

This opinion piece from a Plug-In advocate predicts electric vehicles "could comprise half of all cars sold in America by 2050." It admits to "technological, political and market challenges", but still manages to conclude that electrics are inevitable. There are statistics and several sources quoted. Battery design, and small reserves of some common metals necessary in huge quantities to run over one billion vehicles make it look unlikely that this will become our transit saviour.

This story debunks the myth that plug-in electric cars will merely create as much or more carbon emissions at the coal-fired power plants. That's an argument some opponents use against electric cars. As a three-year owner of a Prius, I am always glad to read about heightened interest in battery operated cars. I'm also frustrated with U.S. car manufacturers for being years behind Toyota.