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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) consume less fossil fuel and produce less pollution than conventional hybrid vehicles. PHEV's are plugged into a standard 120-volt outlet for overnight charging. Then, depending on the type of battery pack installed, the vehicle can run for 15-60 miles using only electricity. After this distance, the car’s combustion engine starts using gasoline (or a biofuel) to recharge its battery.

PHEV's get about twice the fuel economy of conventional vehicles with a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Since the electricity infrastructure is already in place throughout most of the world, PHEV's are an easy solution for reducing use of fossil fuel.

PHEVs are the cornerstone of the Advanced Vehicle Innovations (AVI). One aspect has been accomplished: the conversion of a standard Toyota Prius to a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. The Port of Chelan County's Plug-in Prius is now being tested and demonstrated thoughout North Central Washington. Wenatchee Valley College is developing a training program for auto technicians seeing to work on PHEV's. For more information, contact us.

See the conversion process with the Port of Chelan County's Toyota Prius.

There is huge potential for connecting plug-in vehicles back with the grid, known as Vehicle to Grid Technology or V2G. Take a look at more V2G info and research.

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Links