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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

Green Car Congress

Dr. Ken Kurani from the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) presented results from the latest in a series of electric drive consumer studies seeking to learn from consumers whether or not PHEVs are a good idea. Our history with alternative fuels has been truly awful.” Steve Plotkin. Steven Plotkin.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

and UC-Davis Emeritus and Catherine JJ DeMauro. The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. If PHEVs became the major form of transportation, the use of fossil fuels would be cut dramatically. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It also said that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Japan had approved the testing of plug-in hybrid vehicles on public roads in Japan. Davis Illingworth, a senior vice president with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., We hope Ford will, and then move ahead! said in a statement.

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