Google is investing creating plug-in hybrid electric cars that recharge overnight (when electricity is plentiful), drive up to 37 miles on a single charge - enough for most people to get to and from work, and return energy to the grid during peak hours in the late afternoon, helping to prevent blackouts and brownouts.
They've even put all their data online so you can check for yourself how the vehicles are performing.
Read more on RechargeIT.org!

