This project focused on gasoline-electric hybrid cars. In order to gain the public perception, we conducted a survey to focus on acceptable differences. Issues such as the trade off between acceleration and improved mileage were examined. In addition, the subject of incentives was considered as a way to increase the acceptance of hybrid technology.

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Creator

• Doucet, William J
• Tarry, Kyle P.
• Michelinie, James William

Subject

• Security
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D037I

Keyword

• Sustainable development--Environmental aspects
• Sustainability
• Energy conservation

Advisor

• Gerstenfeld, Arthur

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright