Panel: Issues in Assessing Electric and Hybrid Transportation
Carbon Management Technology Conference
2012
2012 Carbon Management Technology Conference
Abstract Submissions
Oral
Caribbean 3
Caribe Royal
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Chair(s)
McManes C., Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Davidson, J., University of Minnesota
Recent entry of plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles in the marketplace has generated heated discussions concerning the impact of these vehicles on energy efficiency and environment, including greenhouse gas emissions. In parallel, questions are being raised about the costs of various options relative to the benefits they create. This panel will explore several dimensions of these controversies, including interfaces between the new vehicles and the electric grid.