Jackson EMC Participates in Plug-In Hybrid Study

Jackson EMC participates in research study of plug-in hybrid technology.
Promoting energy efficiency didn't start with the PHEV project. For decades, JEMC has been at the forefront of energy efficient living with programs like Right Choice, Green Power and the high school electric vehicle program. Our commitment to finding innovative ways to save energy, the environment and money is shown in our variety of products and services and participation in research projects such as the CRN study positions us as industry leaders in finding energy efficient solutions for the future.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Toyota
• Prius
• plug-in
• hybrid
• PHEV
• energy
• utility
• electric
• cooperative
• efficiency
• save
• money
• environment
• engineer

[zerrath]

In an emergency, will the gas engine fully recharge the new batteries to capacity?

I really wish Cobb EMC was putting our money to better use.

[kdbryantgraham]

Hello Zerrath. I spoke with our engineer Alan Shedd. He's not sure what type of emergency you're referring to; however, in most situations, the engine will not recharge the battery all the way to 100%.

It will only charge to about 35% capacity. At this level there is still more electicity available for driving than even a fully charged stock Toyota pack and the car drives normally.

[ACShedd]

After a year of driving this car everyday, I'm hopeful that the idea can advance quickly from lab experiment to production. It works too well and has too much potential to delay.

Right now there are several companies doing aftermarket conversions of Prius and Escape hybrids. The costs have come down in the year since we did our car. For the skilled do-it-yourselfer, there are plans online. Most of the auto manufacturers have announced that they will have PHEVs on the road by 2010. -Alan

[Zydecobill1]

Ok, great. When can we have this done to our Prius right here in Georgia?!

[Trayton93]

wonderful, now make it for the rest of us.