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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner. This means the more maintenance-free electrical systems of PHEVs offset the initial higher cost of batteries. But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal. Lutz said GM is pushing to have Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid on the road by 2009. -- ( Autoweek ). "I Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08.

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