U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Vehicle Technologies Program

Fact #444: November 20, 2006
Opinions on Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

Respondents in an April 2006 survey were asked about a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) that can get its energy from both gasoline and from plugging into an electrical outlet. When respondents were asked if a PHEV would be good for their household, 55% answered "yes."

Is a PHEV a good idea for your household?
Graph showing response by participants to an April 2006 survey when asked if a PHEV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) would be a good idea for their household. For more detailed information, see the table below.

Supporting Information


Do you think that a vehicle that could take energy from a standard electric plug and from a gasoline pump would be a good idea for your household?
Answer: Share of Respondents
Yes 55%
No 32%
Don't know 12%

Source: Opinion Research Survey conducted for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, April 20, 2006, N=506.

 

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