Conversion kits: You, too, can have a plug-in hybrid

June 16, 2008
For just writing a $10,000 check for a conversion kit, you, too, can have a plug-in hybrid. Oh, and if you drive 40 miles daily, you'll break even on your investment after about eight years: ...

For just writing a $10,000 check for a conversion kit, you, too, can have a plug-in hybrid. Oh, and if you drive 40 miles daily, you'll break even on your investment after about eight years:

http://www.forbesautos.com/news/features/2008/plug-in-electric-vehicles-story.html

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Leland was Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design. He has 34 years of Service and holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan, a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan;, and a MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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