Plug-in hybrid

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), or plug-in hybrid is a hybrid electric vehicle which utilizes rechargeable batteries, or another energy storage device, that can be restored to full charge by connecting a plug to an external electric power source (usually a normal electric wall socket). Quotes While the ability for Obama, if elected, to deliver on his energy-related campaign promises remains to be seen, Tuesday night's presentations helped establish the plug-in hybrid as a mainstream American household term perhaps as a synonym for 100-mpg vehicle. Bradley Berman, Democrats Put Plug-In Hybrids on Main Stage Hybridcars.com (27 August 2008) The Chevrolet Volt has joined baseball and apple pie as an unassailable, non-partisan symbol of American can-do and know-how. General Motors won't start selling the plug-in hybrid for another 18 months (at least), but that hasn't kept it from becoming the most important political accessory since the flag lapel pin." Chuck Squatriglia/Keith Barry, McCain Announces His Running Mate - The Chevy Volt Wired.com, (18 July 2008) The plug-in hybrid is the most notable technological advancement of the past 50 years", "G.M.'s challenge is making them profitable and continuing to invent a broad range of advanced vehicles. Demand for Plug-in Hybrid Car Rises, motowag.com David Cole, the chairman of the Center for Automotive Research in G.M. at 100: Is Its Future Electric?, The New York Times by Don Sherman, (14 September 2008) Felix Kramer, who has made plug-in electric cars not only his passion but an imminent American reality, was always ready to take a query from me. Thomas L. Friedman of The New York Times, Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution and How It Can Renew America, page 417, (9 September 2008) The drumbeat of the electrical transportation is accelerating like nothing I've ever seen in my life. Andrew Grove, Ex-Intel head pushes electric cars, Associated Press by Ken Thomas (26 June 2008) It represents nothing less than the first step in the reinvention of the automobile. Bob Lutz GM Fastlane Blog "Power On", (16 September 2008) Possibly the most sought-after technological innovation since Captain Kirk first flipped open his communicator is the plug-in hybrid. Matthew L. Wald, A Plug-In Conversion for Prius, The New York Times, (27 April 2008) Volt is the GM's "most important model in decades -- and possibly the key to its survival. John D. Stoll, GM Looks for Buzz With Its Electric Volt; Auto Maker Hopes High-Mileage Car Will Repair Image, Wall Street Journal (15 September 2008) It's not a car for everyone, but it's the first step toward a new kind of car for everyone. Mark Phelan, Chevy Volt's value is as dawn of era, Detroit Free Press , (21 September 2008) The buzz-phrase now is plug-in hybrid, The end of the petrolhead, The Economist, (19 June 2008) See also * Electric vehicles External links Plug-in electric hybrid-powered vehicles Category:Cars