2016 SAE World Congress: Electric propulsion now “inescapable”

Though battery-powered vehicles haven't yet met predicted sales levels, leading OEMs are bullish about the future, saying that newer generation vehicles now provide features and prices that will attract buyers.

“There will certainly be an electrified vehicle in your future, it's inescapable,” said Kevin Layden, Director, Electrified Programs & Engineering at Ford Motor Co. “When you look at global CO₂ regulations, the industry can't meet the goals without electrification.”