In the grand scenarios of transportation analysts,
plug - in hybrids occupy a box of indefinite length straddling those of conventional hybrids in the very
near future and, farther out, fuel - cell cars, which experts predict will begin to dominate in 20, 30, or 40 years... — Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International 2004 Technology Forecast, chose the DaimlerChrysler Sprinter PHEV (now in development) as Category Winner in Electric Power.