Sherry Boschert: Author of Plug-in Hybrids

Q: I like this idea. Where can I buy a plug-in hybrid? ANSWER
Q: Is a car that runs on electricity really green? What about pollution from the power plants? ANSWER
Q: Got any good resources besides your book on plug-in vehicles? ANSWER
Q: What happens to batteries after they're used? Are they dumped or recycled? ANSWER

Medical news reporting
Q: Really? You mean you’re not just about cars? ANSWER

Opera and other creative projects
Q: What the heck is What They Seem? ANSWER

Plug-in hybrids and more

Q: I like this idea. Where can I buy a plug-in hybrid?

A: Ah, if I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked that question… maybe I could buy GM. There is no technological reason why plug-in hybrids and all-electric vehicles couldn’t be on the road today. Use the contact resources at Plug In America to let automakers and politicians know you won’t buy another new car unless it has a plug on it!

Q: Is a car that runs on electricity really green? What about pollution from the power plants?

A: Electric cars that run on renewable wind or solar power eliminate emissions. But even today, with 50% of U.S. power coming from dirty coal plants, plug-in hybrids still reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and most other pollutants compared with either conventional gasoline cars or hybrids, because so much of it comes out of tailpipes. See our summary of more than 40 studies, analyses, and presentations on this topic.

Q: Got any good resources besides your book on plug-in vehicles?

A: Yes! Don't miss the powerful documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? available on DVD by Sony Pictures Classics. Order from Plug In America www.pluginamerica.com and you'll be supporting plug-in cars at the same time!

For refreshing analysis and up-to-the-minute insights about personal transportation, read Marc Geller's Plugs and Cars blog

For a greener alternative to AAA, get your roadside assistance and car insurance from A Better World Club.

Q: What happens to batteries after they're used? Are they dumped or recycled?

A: Recycled. For a pretty good summary on this topic, see here.

Medical news reporting

Q: Really? You mean you’re not just about cars?
A: Hardly. I usually ride my bike. And professionally I’ve been a medical news reporter for more than 18 years. See more here.

Opera and other creative projects

Q: What the heck is What They Seem?
A: A beautiful, beautiful new fantasy opera for children and adults by Red Bennett, with lyrics by Red and me. If you missed the world premier in San Francisco, get the DVD here.

For more information, see the FAQs about electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids at