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Q: I like this idea. Where can I buy a plug-in hybrid? ANSWER Q: Is a car that runs on electricity really green? What about pollution from the power plants? ANSWER Q: What happens to batteries after they're used? Are they dumped or recycled? ANSWER
Answers: Q: I like this idea. Where can I buy a plug-in hybrid? A: You can help get plug-in hybrids into auto dealer showrooms sooner rather than later. GM unveiled the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid concept car at the Detroit auto show on January 7, 2007, but has said won't sell the Volt until 2010. See GM's 18-minute video for a peek: Chevrolet Volt Electric Concept There is no technological reason plug-in hybrids couldn't be on the road today. Call the phone numbers for major automakers listed at www.pluginamerica.com and tell them you won't buy another car until you can get one with a plug on it. If you want a car that can get over 100 mpg, demand it! Q: Is a car that runs on electricity really green? What about pollution from the power plants? Q: Got any good resources besides your book on plug-in vehicles? A: Yes! Don't miss the powerful documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? available on DVD by Sony Pictures Classics. Order from Plug In America www.pluginamerica.com and you'll be supporting plug-in cars at the same time! For refreshing analysis and up-to-the-minute insights about personal transportation, read Marc Geller's Plugs and Cars blog For a greener alternative to AAA, get your roadside assistance and car insurance from A Better World Club. Check out our Green Health Community partner: Q: What happens to batteries after they're used? Are they dumped or recycled? A: Recycled. For a pretty good summary on this topic, see here.
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