The first automotive direct injection system was developed by Bosch, and was introduced by Goliath and Gutbrod in 1952. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_D

The first automotive direct injection system was developed by Bosch, and was introduced by Goliath and Gutbrod in 1952. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_Direct_Injection#History http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_Direct_Injection#Histo... Apparently a number of cars since 2000 already use it. Likewise, turbochargers are old technology. And many of the other innovations in the article apply equally well to hybrid or electric vehicles. With that in mind, the article appears a little desperate.