N.C. joins plug-in car effort

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N.C. joins plug-in car effort

By Jordan Schrader
March 13, 2008 12:15 am

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s foray into cars that get their zip from a wall socket could contribute to — and compete with — research being done across the country.

Automakers, battery manufacturers and government labs are looking for the breakthroughs that will put plug-in hybrid electric cars on the roads.

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North Carolina and elsewhere

Progress Energy and Duke Energy have pledged to chip in $3 million over five years, Duke spokesman Andy Thompson said. Part of the money will go to build a statewide network of charging pods at parking lots, gas stations and truck stops.

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