Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

by Travis 19. December 2008 06:43
CalCars, or the California Cars Initiative, is a non-profit business whose projects tackle energy security, jobs, and global warming, all at the same time. In search of 100+ MPG vehicles, CalCars strongly promotes the Plug-in Hybrid vehicle, or PHEV. These vehicles are much like traditional hybrids, but with the addition of a larger battery that can be charged from a regular outlet. The PHEV doesn't need to be plugged in, but once it is, your car essentially becomes an electric car with a gas backup tank. Plugging in to a normal home 120 volt outlet can equate to paying under $1.00 per gallon of gas. The electric power can be used for local travel, while the gas tank can be used for longer trips. These PHEV's are not only cheaper to run than their gas-fueled cousins, but they are also cheaper to maintain. So if you are considering the purchase of a new car in the next few years, keep your eye on the PHEV technology and look for releases from such big names as Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, and Toyota. Also be sure to check out www.calcars.org

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