Sales of ‘green’ cars remain low; is it a problem of fear?

2017 Chevrolet VoltDespite a proliferation of new models and continuing pressure from stricter emissions standards, sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric cars so far remain low. Even successful models can only muster a fraction of the sales volumes enjoyed by their internal-combustion counterparts. The nationwide launch of a redesigned...