More and more attention is focusing on electric and hybrid vehicles (E and HVs) as a timely transportation alternative. The increased attention to E and HVs has been sparked by an active DOE program, which is designed specifically to advance E and HV technology and demonstrate market potential. The DOE Program was authorized by Congress through the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act (Public Law 94-413) passed on September 17, 1976. In passing the Act, Congress recognized that transportation is today the critical part of the energy crisis. Nearly 54% of the more than 18 million barrels of oil consumed domestically each day is used to move people and goods. If the costly consumption of energy by the transportation sector is to be reduced, alternatives must be developed. One alternative is the gradual introduction of E and HVs for some heat engine vehicle uses. The aim of this brochure is to contribute to public understanding of a major segment of the DOE program. (ERA citation 04:006030)


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