Hybrid Vehicles

Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to obtain different objectives, such as improved fuel economy, increased power, or additional auxiliary power for electronic devices and power tools.  (Click here for more information)

This year legislature authorized financial incentives for replacement of older less fuel efficient/ dirtier emission cars.  Visit www.DRIVEACLEANMACHINE.org to find out how to earn up to $3,000 for the purchase of a new car.

Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

One technology with the potential to significantly reduce oil consumption is the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Plug-In Hybrids are outfitted with a battery pack sufficient to power the vehicle for 35 miles or more on battery power alone. The plug-in is recharged by plugging into a standard electrical outlet. The cost of an “electric” gallon of gas is estimated to be less than $1.00. A plug-in vehicle could get up to 100 miles per gallon of gasoline.

Plug-In Hybrids can: save fuels costs for consumers and businesses; reduce air pollution; and decrease dependence on imported oil.

Plug-In Partners, a national campaign to demonstrate to automakers that a market exists today for plug-in hybrids. You can participate by signing the Plug-In Partners Petition indicating that you would seriously consider purchasing a PHEV if the cars are manufactured. Businesses can do the same thing through “soft” fleet orders.

Learn more about the Plug-In Partners National Campaign.