Luxury Plug-In Hybrids May Be A Mistake, Says German Industry Analyst

By Stephen Edelstein 2,466 views Aug 26, 2015 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550e Plug-In Hybrid Enlarge Photo The established German luxury carmakers are showing considerable enthusiasm for plug-in hybrids. Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche all have at least one plug-in hybrid in production or nearly there--with many more on the way. In a few years, at least some members of this group will likely offer plug-in hybrid options for virtually every model they make. DON'T MISS: How Audi, BMW & Mercedes Plan To Compete With Tesla--And Why (Oct 2014) But that may not be such a good idea, according to one industry analyst. Emphasis on plug-in hybrids won't prevent Tesla Motors from taking a greater share of the luxury-car market , says Professor Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer--director of Germany's Center for Automotive Research (CAR). In an article by Forbes contributor Neil Winton, Dudenhoeff...

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