Seattle to test plug-in hybrids

Seattle and local agencies to test 13 plug-in hybrids

Beginning around the 2nd quarter of 2008, the City of Seattle will begin testing 13 plug-in hybrid vehicles for one year to "test PHEV performance in an urban area; help evaluate PHEV-electric grid integration issues; and promote electricity as an alternative fuel for transportation." (more)

A123Systems' Hymotion division will convert the 13 Toyota Prius hybrids into plug-in hybrids.