Another plug-in Prius tests the grid

Raleigh begins its PHEV trial

The City of Raleigh, NC is the latest example of US cities piloting programs around plug-in hybrid vehicles. For six months, the city will use a Toyota Prius that was converted into a plug-in hybrid vehicle by Hymotion.

This data should allow us to clearly see the benefits of over-night charging and evaluate the impact of the vehicle to a typical residential household. We will also estimate the charging costs under the most popular rate structures for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. All of this data will be used to calculate the bottom-line impact to a consumer and determine the pay-back period.Assistant City Manager Julian Prosser.

(Source: GreenCarCongress)