CALCARS

Plug-in Hybrids Use Cheaper, Cleaner, Domestic Energy. CalCars is a non-profit startup of entrepreneurs, engineers, environmentalists and consumers. Starting in 2002, we promoted plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) with large batteries. Local miles are powered partly or fully by electricity from standard plugs, and liquid fuel provides infinite range. PHEVs tackle energy security, jobs and global warming -- all at once. We built the world's first plug-in Prius. We helped spark a successful campaign to bring PHEVs to market and gain incentives. In 2009, we declared victory as mass production of PHEVs started with the Chevy Volt, which arrived in November 2010. Since then, many other PHEVs and "EREVs" (extended range electric vehicles) have arrived... The California Cars Initiative (CalCars.org) is a Palo Alto-based nonprofit startup of entrepreneurs, engineers, environmentalists and consumers promoting 100+MPG plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Somewhat uniquely, we're ourselves a hybrid,..

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