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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner. A PHEV with only a 20-mile all-electric range is 62% lower (see printed page 95 in the 2004 study ). PHEVs Are Cheaper to Run and Cheaper to Maintain [ to top ] 1/4 the Price?

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

Green Car Congress

J1711 was first approved in 1999, expiring in 2004, and had relatively little validation with plug-in hybrid vehicles. for reverse energy flow, e.g. vehicle-to-grid (V2G) or vehicle-to-home. for reverse energy flow, e.g. vehicle-to-grid (V2G) or vehicle-to-home. V2H) systems. current at the vehicle itself. Inrush currents.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Power and Associates 2004 report ].

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.)

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