A programme to bring plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to the streets of Houston is being launched on Tuesday by Reliant Energy, which is backed by one of the nation’s largest power producers, NRG Energy.
The programme includes converting 10 Toyota Prius cars, owned by the city of Houston, to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and installing 10 vehicle-charging stations to power them. Seven of the 10 charging stations will be open to use by the public, representing the biggest public charging infracture in Texas.
The goal is to raise consumer awareness and education about plug-in electric cars and promote Houston and Texas as an electric vehicle center.
