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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

Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. The PHEV does not suffer from the “range anxiety” that limits other electrically-powered vehicles. If PHEVs became the major form of transportation, the use of fossil fuels would be cut dramatically. Click to enlarge.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Standardization of battery shape and chemistry is another consideration that gives one pause. Most charge points available today take much longer to re-energize batteries than it does to fill a gas-powered cars tank. Some critics also point out the possible dangers of electrocution from a malfunctioning robot swap arm.