Look for the North Carolina Public Power PHEV – coming soon to your public power community!

NC Public Power recently converted a conventional hybrid vehicle, a Toyota Prius, to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). In late 2008, the PHEV will be showcased in NC Public Power communities and at energy fairs and festivals, demonstrating the environmental and financial benefits of this new technology.

A conventional hybrid vehicle contains a traditional gasoline engine supplemented by an electric motor and battery pack, increasing mileage while decreasing harmful environmental emissions. With larger batteries, PHEVs recharge by being plugged into a standard electric outlet, boosting mileage without the need for gasoline.

Reasons to drive a PHEV:

PHEV drivers may recharge the vehicle's battery by plugging it into an electrical outlet at home. This charge will enable the vehicle to travel from 20 to 30 miles without using any gasoline.

Charging a typical plug-in battery at home costs as little as $1.00. According to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), half the cars on America's roads are driven 25 miles a day or less. A plug-in with a 25-mile range battery could eliminate the need for gas for millions of commuters. And PHEVs only need to have their tanks filled a few times per year, versus the current average of 24-36 times per year.

Unlike gasoline-only vehicles, PHEVs do not idle when sitting still, thereby reducing carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. Daimler AG has publicly tested PHEV prototypes, and General Motors has announced its intention to mass-produce two kinds of PHEVs. But it will be several more years until this technology will be seen on the road, so don't miss the opportunity to see the NC Public Power PHEV when it comes to your community!

Featured Partners and Innovators

Plug-in Partners

Plug-In Partners is a national grassroots initiative to show automakers that a market exists for flexible-fuel Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). ElectriCities became a Plug-In Partner in January 2007. Visit www.pluginpartners.com

Daimler

GM

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