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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Conversions are mostly for the Prius, with a few for the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner hybrid SUVs. The easiest conversions are for 2004-2008 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius) and the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner Hybrid. The kit is designed so the batteries can be upgraded to lithium-phosphate.) So far, most start as hybrids.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

San Jose Mercury News ). losing sales to fuel-efficient cars from Toyota Motor Corp., is developing a hybrid-electric vehicle with a battery that recharges at any outlet, said GM officials familiar with the plan." ( Bloomberg News ) Honda top 12/18/07 The head of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. 10/23/07 Honda Motor Co.

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