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Batteries for that Plug-In

April 8th, 2007 · No Comments

A key challenge to better electric vehicles, including an effective Plug-In Hybrid, is the development of better batteries.  Government financing and focus in stepping in.  In both Japan and the United States, recent announcements highlight this government role.

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Tags: Energy · batteries · electricity · hybrid

Plugging-in to a better tomorrow?

April 8th, 2007 · No Comments

Chevy is tantalizing those of us who wish for a better energy future dominated by American technology, American workers, and a stronger American
 economy.  The Chevy VOLT concept for a stylish, plug-in hybrid, would transform the automobile market while leaping the nation forward in our ability to reduce our dependence on (imported) oil. 

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Tags: PHEV · automobiles · electricity · energy efficiency · hybrid