PHEVs: On the Road to Being Part of the Distribution System?

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Energy Insights Opinion
• In This Report
  • Brief Description of the Solution
• Situation Overview
  • Washington Politics
  • Automakers Coming On Board Following Grassroots Initiatives
  • Figure: Consumer Reasons for Not Buying a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
  • Figure: PHEV Using A123Systems' Lithium-Ion Battery Visits the White House, February 2007
  • Table: Selected Automakers' PHEV Development Plans
  • Battery Technology Limitations: The 800 Pound Gorilla
  • Table: Comparison of NiMH and Li-ion Batteries
    • PHEV Conversion Systems Serve as Battery Test Beds
    • Table: Selected PHEV Battery Conversions
    • Figure: Display for Toyota Prius with Hybrids Plus Conversion
  • Opportunities and Challenges for Electric Utilities
    • Utilities Look To PHEVs for Using Off-Peak Power
    • Figure: Google' s PHEV Recharging Center
    • Vehicle-to-Grid Opportunities and Challenges
• Future Outlook
• Essential Guidance
  • Actions to Consider
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  • Related Research
    • Energy Insights Research
    • Other Research
  • Synopsis