Inside The Mind Of An Automotive Geek
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
100+ MPG Vehicles Is Next To The Carolinas
Hybrids… we just can’t get enough of them! Gasoline-powered cars are slowly fading out of the conversation today. Green cars have been the talk of the town lately and we seldom talk about muscle cars or maybe even VW Bug parts and accessories. Anyway, I’m just dropping by to share this piece of news which I got from the autochannel.com. It’s about… what else? Hybrids!
This coming 23rd day of July, the Plug-In Hybrid Coalition of the Carolinas will get a delivery of its first plug-in hybrid! This hybrid prototype features a combination of the latest technology packed with bigger batteries and is capable of charging itself into a standard outlet. With this kind of capabilities, it will absolutely result in a car attaining 100 miles per gallon for city driving while decreasing emissions 30 percent to 60 percent. The Plug-In Hybrid Coalition of the Carolinas is established by a herd of business, civic, environmental leaders who encourage automakers to set plug-in hybrid technology into production. Since 2004, an estimated 50 plug-in hybrid models have been deployed. This includes two plug-in hybrid school buses in Raleigh Charlotte, North Carolina. Toyota and GM, two of the top automakers today, have recommended commercial accessibility of the vehicles in 2010.
"We are thrilled to show technology exists that will significantly improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gases, and lessen our dependence on foreign oil," noted Jim Poch, the Executive Director of the Coalition. Poch added that when bio-fuels such as ethanol are combined with plug-in hybrid technology, the use of foreign oil is virtually eliminated.
"Government studies have shown our nation has enough off-peak electricity to power 84 percent of the nation's passenger and light duty truck fleet. Since the vehicles reduce emissions and lower fuel costs, we think plug-ins present a winning combination for consumers, the environment, and the utility industry," explained Bob Long, the general manager of corporate planning for SCE&G.
The President and CEO of Progress Energy Carolinas, Lloyd Yates, explains the significance of this revolutionary technology with regards to future energy demands. "Meeting the energy needs of the future requires a balanced solution, one that includes alternative projects like these plug-in hybrids. We are excited about the coalition's work and we look forward to learning more about the promise of these vehicles."
"We are excited to help showcase this technology," said Dana Beach, the Coastal Conservation League Director. "Anything that improves air quality and reduces greenhouse gases is urgently needed."
This coming 23rd day of July, the Plug-In Hybrid Coalition of the Carolinas will get a delivery of its first plug-in hybrid! This hybrid prototype features a combination of the latest technology packed with bigger batteries and is capable of charging itself into a standard outlet. With this kind of capabilities, it will absolutely result in a car attaining 100 miles per gallon for city driving while decreasing emissions 30 percent to 60 percent. The Plug-In Hybrid Coalition of the Carolinas is established by a herd of business, civic, environmental leaders who encourage automakers to set plug-in hybrid technology into production. Since 2004, an estimated 50 plug-in hybrid models have been deployed. This includes two plug-in hybrid school buses in Raleigh Charlotte, North Carolina. Toyota and GM, two of the top automakers today, have recommended commercial accessibility of the vehicles in 2010.
"We are thrilled to show technology exists that will significantly improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gases, and lessen our dependence on foreign oil," noted Jim Poch, the Executive Director of the Coalition. Poch added that when bio-fuels such as ethanol are combined with plug-in hybrid technology, the use of foreign oil is virtually eliminated.
"Government studies have shown our nation has enough off-peak electricity to power 84 percent of the nation's passenger and light duty truck fleet. Since the vehicles reduce emissions and lower fuel costs, we think plug-ins present a winning combination for consumers, the environment, and the utility industry," explained Bob Long, the general manager of corporate planning for SCE&G.
The President and CEO of Progress Energy Carolinas, Lloyd Yates, explains the significance of this revolutionary technology with regards to future energy demands. "Meeting the energy needs of the future requires a balanced solution, one that includes alternative projects like these plug-in hybrids. We are excited about the coalition's work and we look forward to learning more about the promise of these vehicles."
"We are excited to help showcase this technology," said Dana Beach, the Coastal Conservation League Director. "Anything that improves air quality and reduces greenhouse gases is urgently needed."
<< Home