NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Using electricity to power vehicles, once a distant dream, is now fast becoming a reality. These revolutionary vehicles are gaining popularity because they can simultaneously reduce dependence on petroleum and lower greenhouse gas emissions, while also dramatically lowering the cost per mile to the driver.
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General Motors, the world's largest automaker, announced that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), consisting of 30 of the top electric utilities in the U.S. and Canada, to accelerate the introduction of plug-in electric vehicles. GM will work with the companies on everything from codes and standards to grid capability. This will ensure that when plug-ins like the Chevrolet Volt hit the market, they are ready to realize their full potential.
Among the issues the coalition will address include ensuring safe and convenient vehicle charging, raising public awareness and understanding of plug-in electric vehicles, and working with public policy leaders to enable a transition from petroleum to electricity as a fuel source. The overall goal is to create affordable, desired vehicles that will take advantage of the grid and provide accessible, reliable, low cost energy.
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