Volvo Plug-In Hybrid Defeats Range Woes, But Battery Capability Limited

The choice is yours. You can be a purist and brag about zero emissions with a battery-only powered vehicle with limited and unpredictable range which requires an expensive charging network to make it viable. Or you can compromise a bit with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with modest battery-only performance, but backed up by conventional technology which matches the range and flexibility of regular vehicles. There’s no need for manufacturers to spend fortunes on a charging infrastruc...