It’s no wonder shoppers get hybrids and plug-in hybrids confused. After all, even carmakers can’t seem to get it straight. Example: the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan is actually a plug-in hybrid. The marketing department simply sidestepped the issue, leaving the technicalities to the sales staff.
Engineers and regulators deserve some blame, because the technical classification for the familiar Toyota Prius is Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), even though it is 100 percent gasoline…
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