New Generation Plug-In Hybrids
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The technologies are developing and now hybrid cars isn’t something unusual, there are a lot of models as Toyota “Prius”, Lexus RS400x, Honda “Insight”, Honda “Civic” and more including SUVs and trucks.
Now leading auto producers are going to make the next step, this is the plug-in hybrids. They similar hybrids, but with larger accumulators. It gives drivers option to run completely on electric power at speeds for 20 and more miles. At large distance, batteries shouldn't runs down because recharged by the gasoline engine. You will be able to recharge them at night from 120 volt grid gives, the owner will avoid gasoline stations for long time.
Prototypes already exist, Daimler Chrysler is the first major car maker begins development program. For example 15-passenger Mercedes commercial vans, that use nickel-metal or advanced lithium-ion batteries plus diesel and gasoline engines. Also Toyota modified theirs Prius called Prius+.
This is even not future this is reality.
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