German carmakers are catching up to what other manufacturers
are doing, and seem to be coming out with several models incorporating electric
drive. According to reports from the Paris Auto Show, an electric driveMercedes B-Class will be brought to the US market. And a hybrid Volkswagen
Jetta is also scheduled to be available for the 2013 model year. An all-electricVW Golf (which will be based on the newly introduced 2014 Golf) is
expected to be released as part of the 2015 line, as well.