The first of several retrofitted Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrids by EnergyCS have been delivered to California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to undergo test trials. Preliminary test results have indicated that these plug-in hybrids can average about 100mpg by combining charging the car from an outlet at home and current hybrid technology. Using a normal house outlet, a nightly re-charge of about $1 worth of electricity cuts the Toyota Prius gasoline consumption in half for over 50 miles the following day. After the additional electricity has been spent, the vehicles perform like a standard Prius until plugged in again.

Currently adding this system will cost about $12,000 more, now lets wait and see how much the Toyota Prius (Next Gen Plug-in) versions cost when it does eventually hit the road.

Source: http://www.greencarcongress.com

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