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Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Get Real-World Testing

As part of the recent “Beyond Oil” conference  in Redmond WA, the newest member of the city of Seattle transportation fleet was introduced. It is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the first of dozens headed to the state of Washington as part of a demonstration project coordinated by Idaho National Laboratory.
The PHEV’s appearance kicked [...]

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Chevy Volt Debuts to Enthusiasm in California

The Chevy Volt made its West Coast debut at the AltCar Expo & Conference in Santa Monica, Calif., drawing curious and enthusiastic onlookers Friday.
General Motors (GM) unveiled the plug-in hybrid electric car in Detroit last week as part of a celebration of its 100th birthday. For the AltCar Expo, which showcases commercial and concept cars, [...]

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GM Unveils Production Version of Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), the Chevy Volt

After months of fanfare and blogosphere rumors, General Motors this morning unveiled the production version of its Chevrolet Volt, the plug-in hybrid that will be heavily targeted toward commuters with its promised 40-mile battery range.
The extreme low-cut roof and large wheel sizes (see photos here) have been tamed for production, which GM said is scheduled [...]

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Toyota Testing Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Toyota has started a trial - which is due to last for at least a year - of a plug-in hybrid version of the Prius, known as the PHV.

As with other hybrids, the batteries of the standard Prius are recharged every time the car coasts or slows down. The PHV’s batteries can also be fully [...]

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