Tuesday, January 18, 2011

California electricity pricing threatens plug-in hybrid affordability

California has been targeted as an early adopter market for plug-in hybrid vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Volt. Yet a study released Thursday said the price of recharging those vehicles may make them less economical to operate than traditional hybrids.

California utilities tier electricity pricing, so heavier users pay higher rates. The study said most Californians reach the most expensive tier of electricity pricing each month. 

Read more: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2011/01/california-electricity-pricing-threatens-plug-in-hybrid-affordability.html

Article courtesy of the LA Times -Greenspace by Susan Carpenter

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