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A politically polarized America is coming together over a new kind of car-the plug-in hybrid that will save drivers money, reduce pollution, and increase US security by reducing dependence on imported oil.
Plug-in Hybrids points out that, where hydrogen fuel-cell cars won’t be ready for decades, the technology for plug-in hybrids exists today. Unlike conventional hybrid cars that can’t run without gasoline, plug-in hybrids use gasoline or cheaper… More >>
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Definitely would recommend these, and will probably buy another one to keep as a spare.
Rating: 4 / 5
In “Plug-in Hybrids” (New Society, 2006), Sherry Boschert writes about recent electric vehicles, charged from commercial power lines, with gasoline engine backup. See also Michael Schiffer, “Taking Charge” (Smithsonian Books, 1994), on the early history of electric vehicles, about 1880 to 1930.
Main merits of Boschert’s book: wide-ranging account of many starts and slips from about 1990 to the present; engaging style, focused on charismatic individuals; deconstruction of hydrogen-powered transportation myths.
Main defects of Boschert’s book: inability to relate vehicle speed to operating range performance, cavalier approach to environmental and conservation issues, lack of concern about long-range marketing appeal.
Boschert says plug-in hybrid vehicles can reduce petroleum use and air pollution but does not prove the case. In order to do both, widespread use of plug-in hybrids must somehow avoid stimulating new coal-fired, oil-fired and gas-fired power plants. Boschert shows no way to assure that such an outcome would actually occur.
Rating: 4 / 5
This book gives an unbiased view of what our options are as Americans on reducing and virtually eliminating our dependence on foreign oil. It also gives the pros and cons of alternative fuel sources as well as the great advantage of plug in hybrids over hybrids currently being sold.
Rating: 4 / 5
This book exposes American car companies indifference towards environment and national energy security. A must read for every American who cares about environment and terrorism.
Rating: 5 / 5
Many people view the plug-in hybrid as a stepping stone. In other words, we can’t just go from 100 years of burning gas in cars for fuel to not using gas at all. While the author’s arguments are well-researched and well-founded, I find part of the answer to our importation of foreign oil missing. Plug-in hybrids cars use both an electric motor AND an internal combustion engine (Gas). When you run out of electric power (from plugging in), the car converts to gas and internal combustion. So actually, there are even more moving parts in a plug-in hybrid. And big automotive gets to keep selling us transmissions, oil filters, water pumps, etc. While plug-in hybrids may help with long trips (an objection people have made to 100% electric cars), for the average commuter, why buy a hybrid with an internal combustion engine if 100% electric cars become available? According to “Who Killed the Electric Car”, the NiMH batteries that fueled the 100% electric Saturn EV-1s met the needs of 95% of consumers. I would rather put my eggs in that basket than new, complicated and expensive plug-in hybrids.
Rating: 3 / 5