Wednesday, December 20, 2006Hybrids
Plus, Inc. to Convert a Ford Escape Hybrid Electric
Vehicle to a Plug-in for New York State Fleet PHEV
Technology Initiative (Press Release)
BOULDER,
CO [December 20, 2006] – The New York State Energy
Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded
Hybrids Plus, Inc., working in partnership with ShurePower,
Inc., a contract to convert a Ford Escape hybrid electric
vehicle (HEV) to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. This
project, as part of the New York State Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Initiative, is
proving the viability of PHEV technology and the related
environmental benefits when applied to the sport utility
vehicle (SUV). The major benefit of converting an HEV to a
PHEV is increased reliance on clean electric power and
significantly improved gasoline mileage per gallon. This
increase yields a lower fuel and operating cost, reduced
CO2 emissions for lower environmental impact, and reduced
dependence on foreign oil sources. After converting the
Ford Escape Hybrid the PHEV conversion kit will undergo
testing and qualification for deployment in the New York
State-owned vehicle fleet, and Hybrids Plus will be
positioned to offer PHEV conversions to NYSERDA and other
owners of hybrid SUV models, a major market in the USA .
“
New York State seeks to accelerate the adoption and use of
plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the State fleet and as
personal vehicles. We, at NYSERDA, are pleased to work
with Hybrids Plus to convert the Ford Escape Hybrid to
plug-in service,” said Peter R. Smith, NYSERDA president
and CEO. He also noted that “five other vehicles are
being converted for testing and evaluation before
potentially moving on to the other 400-plus hybrid units
already in the State fleet.”
“Converting
HEVs to PHEVs helps minimize the impact of transportation
on the environment. Bringing plug-in conversion technology
to SUV Hybrids promises to produce even more
environmentally friendly vehicles in the future,” said
Carl Lawrence, president of Hybrids Plus.
“PHEV
development is a promising new technology that will reduce
petroleum consumption and associated emissions from the
transportation sector. Our modular components can be used
to quickly install weather-proof charging outlets in
parking lots and wherever else PHEVs are parked,” stated
Jeff Kim, Chief Operating Officer, ShurePower, Inc.
The
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
is a public benefit
corporation created in 1975 by the New York State
Legislature to promote research and development and
environmental protection activities. For more information
on NYSERDA and its programs, visit www.nyserda.org
or call 1-866-NYSERDA
ShurePower,
of Rome , NY , with offices in Portland , Oregon and
Washington , DC , will assist Hybrids Plus in the
evaluation and testing of the conversion. Offering
tremendous economic and environmental advantage,
ShurePower presently deploys Truck Stop Electrification
Technologies—a plug-in infrastructure at truck stops,
rest areas, travel plazas, warehouses, and truck depots
which provides the electricity needs of long haul drivers
without having to idle engines. For more information,
visit www.shurepower.com.
Hybrids
Plus, based in
Boulder , Colorado , is one of a very few United States
corporations dedicated to the conversion of hybrid
electric vehicles (HEVs) to plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles (PHEVs). The company launched its first prototype
conversion of a Toyota Prius for the State of Colorado
Office of Energy Management in September 2006. Presently
the firm focuses on converting HEV vehicles for:
government entities, utility companies, corporate and
industrial fleets, non-profit organizations, and
consumers. The result is a vehicle that can efficiently
‘plug in, charge up, and drive on™.’ For more
information, visit www.hybrids-plus.com.
Contact
Information:
·
Hybrids Plus, Ann
Colcord, colcord@hybrids-plus.com,
www.hybrids-plus.com
303-444-0569
·
ShurePower, Jeff Kim, jeff.shurepower@gmail.com,
www.shurepower.com
503-892-7345
·
NYSERDA, Ray Hull, rwh@nyserda.org,
www.nyserda.org
, 518-862-1090, x3356
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