Survey: Americans Confused About PHEVs, EVs and Hybrids

A new survey conducted by research firm Synovate suggests that the lack of knowledge when it comes to hybrid, electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains could be a major obstacle for sales. Few among those surveyed know that hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) contain electric batteries, and only two-thirds know that HEVs use both gasoline and batteries. […]