Definition

Use of electrical power to run transportation vehicles and related facilities

Scope

• Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) which will charge from on-board systems but have the capability to plug into a source connected to the grid.
• Cars, light-duty vehicles, buses and trucks.
• Truck stop electrification.

Issues to be addressed

• Battery capability and likely development progression.
• Impact to the grid.
• Infrastructure requirements for truck stop electrification

Electric Team

PNL study Impacts Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles on Electric Utilities and Regional
U.S. Power Grids (pdf)