article thumbnail

CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Fuel cell cars should be plug-in hybrids so that the fuel cell is used only for extended range, and the fuel cell stack and hydrogen storage can be smaller. I love the idea of powering my car from solar power. How do fuel cell cars fit into the picture? How about putting PV cells on the roof of a PHEV? What about battery safety?

PHEV 37
article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. When Lutz first proposed creating an electric car in 2003, the idea "bombed" inside GM, he says. "I He said he plans to discuss the idea with [Caroll] Shelby and [Lee] Iacocca.

Plug-in 45