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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If we optimistically assume the average US fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, at $3.00 The high demand for the Honda Civic hybrid tell us its at least $3,000. Using the average U.S. electricity rate of 9 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), 30 miles of electric driving will cost 81 cents. How much more?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently." 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. losing sales to fuel-efficient cars from Toyota Motor Corp.,

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