Valence has already modified a Prius... Marc Kohler, business development manager for Valence's vehicle systems program, says the major automakers appear to be acting disinterested, but it's not the full picture... «Publicly they have to say one thing, but R&D guys are
actively researching it,» says Kohler, pointing out that high oil prices, national security issues, the fact that the technology is available, and the
slow progress of fuel - cell
cars has created an ideal environment for pursuing plug - in hybrids.
When I activated the adaptive cruise control system, the
car not only matched the speed of
slower traffic ahead, but tried to hold its position in the lane,
actively steering the wheel to compensate for curves.