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Direct PHEV Questions to: Phone: (901) 729-8978 E-mail: PlugInMemphis@mlgw.org |
In 2006, the MLGW Board of Commissioners and the Memphis City Council passed resolutions of support for the Plug-In Memphis Partners Campaign.
Plug-In Memphis and other Plug-In partners across the United States have met the goal of helping build a market for Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). Through a collaborative effort with utilities, manufacturers, the technical and environmental communities and legislators, Partners have demonstrated to automakers that the market exists today for PHEVs.
Plug-In Partners declare victory.
In 2006, led by Austin Energy, Plug-In partnerships were formed all over the country in order to promote the mass marketing of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The main reasons for the national campaign were to help:
PHEV technology is one way to significantly reduce oil consumption while addressing other concerns in the transportation sector. From policy makers to environmental groups, it is agreed that growing concerns for economics, homeland security and the environment could change how and what consumers drive in the future.
Plug-In Hybrids can save fuels costs for consumers and businesses, reduce air pollution and decrease dependence on imported oil
Unlike their popular hybrid cousins, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) have larger battery packs that are sufficient enough to power a vehicle for 35 miles or more on battery power alone. The vehicle 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.
Automakers are now on board. Many have advertised their intentions to bring PHEVs to the market -some as early as the year 2009; however, the economy has played major factor in roll-out plans of Automakers, many have continued to show support for retooling and production fuel efficient vehicles like PHEVs.