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09-18-2009, 07:54 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg The N.C. Public Power plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will pay a visit to Lexington Monday and Tuesday at the Davidson County Agricultural Fair. (http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20090917/ARTICLES/909179989/1005?Title=Plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicle-to-visit)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Hymotion_PHEV.jpgTHE-DISPATCH (http://www.the-dispatch.com) - September 17, 2009

We're still seeing the 100mpg promise, but what does it really get? --Ed.

The N.C. Public Power plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will arrive in Lexington on Monday to showcase its energy efficient technology and to participate in the Davidson County Agricultural Fair.

The vehicle is one of the latest energy efficient advances among cars and can achieve approximately 100 miles per gallon of gasoline — roughly double the normal mileage of a standard Toyota Prius.

“We are delighted to show the citizens of Lexington what N.C. Public Power is doing to promote energy efficiency,” said Mayor John Walser. “This new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is an excellent way to demonstrate to drivers how much they can save on gasoline.”

The vehicle will be on display Monday and Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall at the fair, 400 Greensboro St. Ext. in Lexington.

The vehicle is a standard 2008 hybrid Prius with a significantly... http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20090917/ARTICLES/909179989/1005?Title=Plug-in-hybrid-electric-vehicle-to-visit



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