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Soot and Spin: Two Plug-in Paradoxes

Plugs and Cars

Paradox 1 - Soot: There's an apparent emissions paradox with plug-in hybrids (PHEV): Driving longer distances on battery power means more cold starts as the internal combustion engine (ICE) stops and starts up again after the batteries deplete. Third-party and DIY converters can't muck with every system on a car.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. Postal Service.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Reply ↓ ↑ report 10 Throwback 11:06AM (4/23/2009) I liked the Zeo concept from last years show season. I would love to have one for my daily commuter. Then I can keep my current quad cab truck for when I need to move more people or haul stuff. Too bad Chrysler wont be around to follow through on this. Follow us on Twitter!