General Motors plans to unveil its 2009 Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid SUV in 2009.

First Tesla Motors announced the European spec.ed. of its EV roadster and now Fisker also promises Europeans their share of the upcoming Karma plug-in hybrid premium sedan. Is it an invasion or something?

Ford CEO Bill Ford said the automaker is considering a plug-in hybrid, which can be charged from an ordinary electrical outlet and have a greater range in all-electric mode.

RechargeIT is a Google.org initiative that aims to reduce CO2 emissions, cut oil use and stabilize the electrical grid by accelerating the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G). As a “hybrid” philanthropic venture itself, Google.org can apply a broad mix of resources - investments, grants, policy, public engagement - to addressing the climate crisis.