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Google Launches Major Plug-in Hybrid & Electric Car Initiatives

June 19, 2007 By: Lance Category: Eco-Innovations, Eco-Videos, Greener Cities, Sustainable Living

RechargeIT.org or Google.org Project was launched to expedite public awareness and commercialization of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and all-electric vehicles with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities that allows the cars’ owners to sell power back to the grid during peak load hours. To fund development, adoption and commercialization, Google.org has awarded $1 million in grants already and announced plans for a $10 million request for proposals (RFP) this summer.