The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium is made up of component suppliers working together to accelerate the commercial production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Consortium members cooperate to identify specifications, develop compatible technologies and deliver innovative new system solutions that make affordable plug-in hybrids possible.

The Consortium’s cooperative efforts help automakers short-cut years of research and development, to leap ahead of the competition and offer the next generation of hybrid vehicles at a price that makes sense.

In addition to providing automakers with production ready PHEV components and system designs, the Consortium works to build political support and secure new funding to help automakers build PHEV prototypes using new technology from Consortium members. more...


Recent News:
July 18, 2006
Consortium Member Awarded Drive System Technology Innovation of the Year by Frost & Sullivan
May 30, 2006
Robert Redford adds his support to Plug-in Hybrids and KickTheOilHabit.org (CNN Article)
May 17, 2006
Congressional Subcommittee Reviews Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Legislation
 
May 10, 2006
Austin Energy and Plug-In Partners Team with the Hybrid Consortium to Support Plug-in Hybrid Development
March 22, 2006
Quantum and Former Senior Executive of General Motors Join Plug-In Hybrid Consortium
 

President Bush said he's going to add $31 million to speed research on advanced lithium batteries
"This consortium will help American automakers become more competitive by accelerating the development of new technologies necessary for the next generation of hybrid vehicles."

Senator Orrin Hatch

Pres Bush talks Plug-in Hybrids
He said plug-in hybrids are estimated to get 100 mpg, offering a boost to national security and "more important, for the pocketbook of our consumers."
NY Post Article (PDF)

President's Energy Speech


Fact.
A Department of Transportation study shows that most cars drive less than 50 miles a day on average.* A dual-mode hybrid car operating in
all-electric mode for the first 25-50 miles can dramatically reduce our growing dependency on foreign oil and reduce harmful emissions. More info...



Listen to audio interview about the consortium