The Race Is On!

There are increased efforts  for Electric Vehicles (EV) & Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).  For instance...

Actual Tests of PHEV Conversions at 90+ MPG

Utility company Pacific Gas & Electric, search giant's Google.org, & A123 Hymotion (builder of the conversion equipment) continue the evaluation.  Follow the results HERE.

GM Selects the Battery Maker for the Volt

GM intends to begin production of the Volt at the end of 2010, and has been evaluating potential vendors for the lithium-ion batteries.   GM's VP, Bob Lutz announced that the selection of the vendor has been made, but he did not specify the manufacturer yet.