Plug-in Hybrid Conversion module fits in your spare tire well

Upgrade your hybrid to a plug-in hybrid?

Buyers of most hybrid vehicles might soon be able to convert their hybrids to plug-in hybrid vehicles with a battery range extender module from A123Systems that can simply fit in the spare tire well. Such plug-in hybrid modules can convert many of today's hybrids into plug-in hybrids capable of achieving as much as 150 miles per gallon. Additionally, A123Systems is developing lithium-ion batteries for the next generation of hybrid vehicles.

So, if you are waiting until plug-in hybrids become available before you buy a hybrid, maybe you don't have to wait. Buy a hybrid now and convert it into a plug-in hybrid down the road. Besides, if such a plug-in module does become cost-effective, it will probably increase the resale value of most used hybrid cars. Go hybrid!