Plug-In Austin
Building a Market for Gas-Optional Hybrids
Policy makers, industry analysts, and environmental groups agree that a growing confluence of economic, environmental and strategic conditions may change how we drive and what we drive in the future. In short, there is a dramatic need to reduce our dependence on oil.
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.
Send Automakers a Message
Under the direction of the Austin City Council, the City of Austin and Austin Energy are leading 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>>
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