As Frank Sinatra would say, “The best is yet to come” for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). After several years of sluggish growth, many automakers and suppliers are ramping up their e-car-related activities. That’s good news for wire harness manufacturers.
During the recent Tokyo Auto Show, green vehicles stole the spotlight. Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen unveiled state-of-the-art technology. BMW and Toyota recently announced a joint-venture to develop a new generation of lithium-ion batteries for EV applications. And, not to be outdone, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. are expected to unveil a number of parallel hybrids this year.