plug-in hybrid

I know this isn't news or anything, but I need to vent a bit. At my apartment complex there are, theoretically, 3 chargepoint chargers. 2 of them (on a single stall) have been out of order for at least 6 months, initially the station appeared to be partway through the setup process, but now it...

The PEV Pilot program in California, that would allow all electric or plug in hybrid cars, to charge at the EV rate set up by your local utility. It's called the PEV Sub-metering Program. Each major California Utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) has set up a sub-metering program; as an example here...

I believe we're going to see some massive changes in the electric car market in the next 5-7 years, among them range, cost and practicality. Which got me to thinking, are plug-in hybrids by definition just compliance cars? After all, aside from the Volt, almost none of them have a range longer...

World Premiere: BMW X5 xDrive40e Hybrid http://press.bmwgroup.com/6b1vz

Image credit: VW Additional sources: Volkswagen charges up new Passat GTE for the trip to Paris - Autoblog VW Passat GTE plug-in hybrid makes 141 mpg | gizmag (Will also be available as a sedan.) :rolleyes:

Volvo Cars is allegedly releasing a new Plug-In Hybrid XC90 in late 2014. Image Credit: Volvo Cars Image Credit: Volvo Cars Image Credit: Volvo Cars Image Credit: Volvo Cars Edit: On closer inspection it appears that the third image is from their Concept Coupé, and not the upcoming new...