What’s a plug – in hybrid electric vehicle?
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) can be charged with electricity like pure electric vehicles or charged from a standard vehicle engine like a hybrid electric vehicle. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Benefits PHEVs offer many benefits to consumers, fleets and the nation as a whole. Cutting fuel use and costs, increasing our nation’s energy security and protecting the environment are just some of the benefits. Cutting Fuel Use and Costs Typically an equivalent amount of electricity costs less than gasoline or diesel fuel. Since PHEVs use electric power more than standard hybrid vehicles and their batteries are usually recharged overnight by plugging into a outlet, using electricity from the grid, there is a significant reduction in fuel costs. Reducing Our Dependence on Foreign Oil Today, over 60% of our nation’s oil comes from a foreign source. Nearly two-thirds of this oil is used for transportation needs. Developing PHEVs and other alternative fuel technologies will help reduc
