The June 11-12 conference, "Plug-In Electric Vehicles 2008: What Role for Washington" confirmed the full emergence of PHEVs. By June 2008, with the remaining two presidential candidates both having seen and spoken favorably about PHEVs (photos at [link] ), the conference couldn't be better timed to help shape the future. MORE >>

This didn't stop the Wall Street Journal the NYTimes from treating them as news about today's automobile choices! June 27, 2008. The technology hinges on the development of advanced lithium ion batteries and companies such as General Motors Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. By The Associated Press June 27, 2008. MORE >>

Here's an interview from Bloomberg News with Andy Grove the day before he delivers a keynote address at [link] in San Jose, followed by a long story in the conference's hometown paper, The San Jose Mercury News, featuring more info about the conference, interviews with many participants and numerous photos in the print edition. MORE >>

Here's a selected roundup of some of the most extensive or perceptive print and online reports on Plug-In 2008 [link] July 22-24, 2008 in San Jose. The final story pulled back from the general enthusiasm of the others. Plug-In 2008 Photo Gallery. Future is nearly now for plug-in hybrids 07/21/2008 [link]. What was new? MORE >>

" Now we have 6,475 subscribers -- industry insiders, journalists, public officials, environmental, energy security and economic policy experts and advocates, plug-in fans and just plain drivers -- many of whom forward these messages to others or point to them in our News Archive. The URL for this posting is [link] -- quite a number! MORE >>