Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Plug-In Hybrids: More Hype Than Hope?

The city of Seattle's plug-in hybrids are showing a disappointing 51 avg. mpg. The conversion cost is $10,000 extra above the regular hybrid. There must be a lot of room for improvement or this could be a problem unless oil goes back to +$100 per barrel. Even then, it bites.

Maybe a automobile that is designed as a plug-in hybrid from the ground up will give a better performance.

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