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Electric grid balancing

2016-10-06T20:06:27Z

BruceThomas: first draft

{{Education}}

Electric utilities must perfectly balance electric supply and demand on a second-by-second basis at all times to keep the electric grid functioning and to prevent power blackouts. The intermittency of sunlight and wind energy sources greatly complicates the job of guaranteeing a reliable supply of electricity on-demand. At present, electricity generated from fossil fuel can be used to balance the electric supply. In the future other methods of balancing the electric supply and demand are needed in order to achieve the goal of eliminating dirty fossil fuels and generating 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources. Increasing use of electric vehicles in the future will add a large electric demand for EV battery recharging, but EVs can also make major contributions toward electric grid balancing.

Grid-scale electricity storage batteries are being installed to help balance the electricity supply. Vehicle grid integration can also enable electric vehicle batteries to help balance the electric grid when the vehicles are parked and plugged in for recharging. EV batteries that are too worn out for mobile use in vehicles still have enough storage capacity to be used for a while as stationary batteries to help balance the electric grid ("second use" EV batteries).

The electric smart grid of the future will also enable additional methods of grid balancing via communication between electric producers and electric users. Time-of-use rate plans provide customer incentives to avoid electric use whenever possible at times of peak demand. Many electric appliances (EV charging, refrigerator/freezer, air conditioner, etc.) can be designed to turn off briefly (demand response) to help avoid brownouts and blackouts. Smart appliances (e.g. clothes washer & dryer, dishwasher, etc.) could enable batches loaded at any time to be processed at a later time to avoid high electricity costs at times of peak demand (load shifting).

Special water heaters can act as thermal batteries for load shifting and balancing intermittent renewable energy generation in a smart grid environment.

Building an HVDC electric super grid would enable intermittent electricity sources over a wider geographic area to connect with a greater number of electricity users. Even when the local conditions are nighttime, cloudy and/or calm the HVDC lines would enable clean electricity to be delivered from faraway sources where sunlight and wind energy are available for electricity generation.

Renewable energy

2016-10-02T22:45:30Z

BruceThomas:

{{Education}}

Currently most of our electricity is generated from nuclear energy and from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. The intermittency of sunlight and wind requires methods for [[electric grid balancing]] (i.e. ensuring that the electric supply always matches the electric demand) to help avoid electric power blackouts.

PHEVs of the future should be manufactured with flexfuel engines to enable second generation [[Biofuel|renewable biofuel]] to be used as their primary or sole source of liquid fuel. This would help eliminate use of dirty fossil fuels in transportation.

== PHEVs using renewable fuels ==
[[Image:PHEV_90-10_infographic.jpg|right|PHEVs fueled with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel.]]
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) enable travel to be done using only renewable fuel sources (i.e. no need for fossil fuels). In the future our PHEVs should get most of their fuel (e.g. 90%) as [[electric fuel]] exclusively from renewable sources such as solar, wind, water and geothermal. Simple electric vehicles for short distance travel get 100% of their fuel from electricity. The electric grid infrastructure that is already available throughout society just needs to be extended out to recharge the electric vehicles wherever they are parked (i.e. [[EV Charging at the Workplace|charging at work]], [[EV Charging at Home|charging at home]], [[EV Charging at Public Parking|charging at public parking]]).

Whenever the dual fuel PHEVs need to travel beyond the capacity of their batteries and the [[Infrastructure for EV Battery Charging|recharging infrastructure]], then they can be fueled (e.g. 10%) with renewable liquid [[Biofuel|biofuels]] made from crop residues, algae, etc. We cannot produce enough biofuel for all of our vehicle travel needs, but when all short distance vehicle travel is fueled with electricity, then long-distance travel by PHEVs could easily be fueled with biofuel. In the US and many other countries the gasoline supply already contains 10% biofuel, so all we need to do is eliminate the gasoline and use our existing liquid fuel infrastructure to supply pure liquid biofuel for PHEVs whenever they need to travel long distances.

Fossil fuels and their CO2 greenhouse gas pollution problems could be completely eliminated from the transportation sector using PHEVs and renewable energy technologies that are available today. The electric vehicles we have today will become the low emissions vehicles we need when they are fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to compensate for the CO2 that is released when they are burned.) Renewable fuels enable simple electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to become the [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future vehicles of the future] for a clean, green, sustainable society.

==PEVs and Solar Power==
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on home & business rooftops and on parking lot structures are increasingly used for charging of all plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs, BEVs, PHEVs). This is known as the '''PV4EV strategy'''. During the initial payback time the solar panels reduce the monthly electricity costs to eventually repay the costs of installing the solar panels. After that time owners get many years of no-cost electricity for running their electric vehicles, homes and businesses.

* 2015.02.19 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2015/02/19/nrg-kaiser-marry-solar-health-interests/ NRG & Kaiser Marry Solar & Health Interests | CleanTechnica]
* 2014.12.24 - [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/24/how-solar-power-and-electric-cars-could-make-suburban-living-awesome-again/ Solar power and electric cars make suburban living awesome - Washington Post wonkblog]
* 2014.12.23 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/living-the-ev-pv-dream Living the EV/PV Dream: How I Chose to Pair My Solar System With an Electric Car : Greentech Media]
* 2014.12.11 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/11/aussie-solar-pioneer-test-combo-tesla-ev-pv-storage/ Aussie Solar Pioneer To Test Combo Of Tesla EV + PV + Storage - cleantechnica]
* 2014.11.20 - [http://pvsolarreport.com/ev-owners-go-solar-donate-to-sierra-club/ EV Owners Going Solar Save Money While Donating to Sierra Club | PV Solar Report]
* 2014.07.14 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/this-is-why-it-makes-sense-to-pair-solar-with-electric-vehicles This Is Why It Makes Sense to Pair Solar With Electric Vehicles : Greentech Media]
* 2012.06.28 - [http://theenergycollective.com/chipgaul/88254/complexities-and-payoffs-using-rooftop-solar-panels-power-your-electric-vehicle Why Use Rooftop Solar Panels to Power Your Electric Vehicle? | The Energy Collective]

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=renewable+green+power+wind+solar&oq=renewable+green+power+wind+solar&gs_l=youtube.3...32143.34422.0.37719.10.10.0.0.0.0.63.594.10.10.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.Jbd7RdEvgUQ renewable green power wind solar - YouTube]
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===Using the PHEV to Transition from Fossil Fuel to Renewable Energy===
[[Dr. Andrew Frank|Dr. Andrew A. Frank]] (2014). The PHEV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is proposed to solve the transition from gasoline and diesel fossil fuels to use of electricity for fueling our vehicles. Use of renewable electricity and a small amount of [[biofuel|renewable liquid biofuel]] in the PHEV enables transportation with ZERO net CO2 greenhouse gas pollution. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to offset the CO2 that is released when they are burned.)

The battery in the PHEV can be recharged at low electric power rates since most private vehicles are used only 3 to 4 hours a day. This means that there are up to 20 hours of time each day to charge the vehicles at the home and workplace locations where they are likely to be parked the longest. With this much time they can be charged with ordinary household electricity and [[Level 1 Charging of EV Batteries|Level 1 electric chargers]] at 1kW to 1.4 kW to satisfy the drivers' average daily needs. If a driver needs more fuel to drive a longer distance, then the dual fuel PHEV simply switches automatically to use liquid fuel when the battery runs low.

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===[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/leonardo-dicaprio-green-tech_n_6071976.html Renewable GreenTech Can Soon Meet 100% Of Global Energy Needs]===
Green World Rising is a series of four films on the state of climate and solutions to the climate crisis.

'''Episode 1 - Carbon''' - shows how we can keep carbon in the ground through putting a price on carbon.

'''Episode 2 - Last Hours''' - is about the real threat of the release of methane from the melting arctic, thus triggering an extreme [[climate change]] event.

'''Episode 3 - Green World Rising''' - shows our pathway forward through renewable technology that decentralizes the current [[smart grid|power grid]].

'''Episode 4 - Restoration''' - discusses how the earth's natural ecosystems deal with climate and how we can work with nature to turn the tide.

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==News Sources==
* [http://www.google.com/search?q=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&rlz=1C1LEND_enUS481US481&oq=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&aqs=chrome.0.69i57j69i62.1233j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&rlz=1C1LEND_enUS481US481&source=lnms&tbm=nws&sa=X&ei=mq_qUeGXKIHwigLPr4C4Aw&ved=0CA0Q_AUoAQ&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.49478099%2Cd.cGE%2Cpv.xjs.s.en_US.c75bKy5EQ0A.O&fp=c48a4759dab72df9&biw=1152&bih=747 renewable energy "electric vehicle" - Google News]
* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/renewable_energy/ ScienceDaily: Renewable Energy News]
* [http://cleantechnica.com/category/clean-energy/ Clean Power News | CleanTechnica]
* [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/top-news Renewable Energy News - renewableenergyworld]
* [http://venturebeat.com/category/green/ Green News | Green Technology | VentureBeat]
* [http://www.power-eng.com/renewables.html Renewable - Power Engineering]
* [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/ Renewable Energy Magazine]
* [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/articulos-electric_hybrid_vehicles-53-Go_to_Electric_Hybrid_vehicles Electric Hybrid vehicles - Renewable Energy Magazine]
* [http://search.huffingtonpost.com/search?q=renewable+energy&s_it=header_form_v1 renewable energy - Huffington Post Search]

==News==
* 2013.08.11 - [http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/11/5638390/renewable-energy-not-fracking.html Renewable energy, not fracking, is the best choice for California - Sacramento Bee] "The oil and gas industry is lobbying hard to expand hydraulic fracturing – a dangerous process commonly known as fracking – into the Central Valley's world-class agricultural lands, and there's no shortage of controversy over the projected impacts."
* 2013.08.01 - [http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/01/5613899/drill-for-energy-yes-for-more.html Drill for energy? Yes, for more geothermal - Sacramento Bee] "Let's ask why we aren't doing more drilling for another of California's golden resources, geothermal energy – which doesn't require fracking and doesn't have the myriad environmental consequences that come with natural gas."
* 2013.07.23 - [http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/wind-now-cost-competitive-with-coal-in-india?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IeeeSpectrumFullText+%28IEEE+Spectrum+Full+Text%29 Wind Energy Now Cost Competitive With Coal in India - IEEE Spectrum]
* 2013.07.19 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/straight-from-the-sun-the-renewables-revolution-has-landed-98340 Straight from the sun: The renewables revolution has landed : Renew Economy 19july2013]
* 2013.07.17 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/why-consumers-say-electric-cars-and-green-energy-go-together-77780 Why consumers say electric cars and green energy go together : Renew Economy 17july2013]
* 2013.07.17 - [http://cars.chicagotribune.com/fuel-efficient/news/chi-green-future-electric-vehicles-20130717 Green with anger: The future is now for electric vehicles - Chicago Tribune 17july2013]
* 2013.07.16 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/next-gen-wind-tubines-with-storage-are-cheap-reliable-and-brilliant-45744 Next-gen wind turbines with storage are cheap, reliable and brilliant : Renew Economy]
* 2013.07.10 - [http://green.autoblog.com/2013/07/10/electric-vehicles-prove-more-popular-when-green-energy-is-availa/ Electric vehicles prove more popular when green energy is available - Augoblog Green 10july2013]
* 2013.06.14 - [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/article/us-energy-department-creates-roadmap-to-foster-20130614 US Energy Department creates roadmap to foster geothermal development - Renewable Energy Magazine]
* 2013.04.23 - [http://theenergycollective.com/rosana-francescato/215641/100-percent-renewable-energy-100-percent-possible 100 Percent Renewable Energy is 100 Percent Possible | The Energy Collective 23april2013]
* 2012.08.26 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2012/08/26/solar-powered-electric-vehicle-charger-launched/ Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charger Unveiled - CleanTechnica] "An intriguing solar-powered electric vehicle charger has been created and recently unveiled by Princeton Satellite Systems in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Called a SunStation, it employs solar panels to recharge electric vehicles"
* 2012.08.14 - [http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/ge-and-urban-green-energy-set-up-first-integrated-wind-powered-ev-charger/ GE, Urban Green Energy set up first integrated, wind-powered EV charging station] "GE and Urban Green Energy might not be the first to install a wind-powered EV charging station ... The partnership just installed the first Sanya Skypump just outside of Barcelona to serve corporate and government drivers with truly clean energy"
* 2011.06.01 - [http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20067952-54.html Oregon to install electric-vehicle chargers along I-5 | Green Tech - CNET News] "The electric-vehicle chargers are part of Oregon's "Green Highway" project, which was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009."
* 2010.01.00 - [http://www.transportenvironment.org/sites/te/files/media/green-power-for-electric-cars-report-08-02-10.pdf Green Power for Electric Cars - Transport & Environment] "In the coming decades, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles could play a significant role in this move towards sustainable transport. If these vehicles run on renewable electricity, they could substantially cut CO2 emissions and improve local air quality. Electric vehicles might even help to make the electricity sector more sustainable, if the batteries in the vehicles could be used to manage the variable output of an increasing share of wind and solar-based power generation."
* 2009.06.17 - [http://www.popsci.com/environment/article/2009-06/future-energy-realist-roadmap-2050 The Future of Energy: A Realist's Roadmap to 2050 | Popular Science]
* 2008.12.03 - [http://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2008/12/hawaii-makes-electric-car-part-of-green-power-initiative/ Hawaii makes electric car part of green power initiative | Ars Technica] "the state announced an ambitious program that would see it obtain 70 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2030."

==Hawaii Renewable Energy Roadmap==
Hawaii is working towards becoming a leader in use of electric vehicles fueled with local renewable energy.

* [http://www.its.ucdavis.edu/?page_id=10063&pub_id=1848 Fifteen Year Roadmap for Sustainable Energy in Hawaii 30jan2012] Watson and [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Frank]] describe their plan for Hawaii to transition from using imported fossil fuels to electricity generated from local renewable energy (sun and wind). Gasoline-fueled vehicles would be replaced with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). These PHEVs would be fueled with renewable electricity for all short distance travel. Whenever travel distances exceed the capacity of the vehicle's battery, then the PHEVs would use liquid biofuels for long distance travel. This would provide a sustainable energy economy without sacrifices in lifestyle.

* [http://energy.hawaii.gov/programs/transportation-on-the-move/electric-vehicle-ev-charging-stations-in-hawaii Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Hawaii - Hawaii State Energy Office] "To reduce Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuel, the State of Hawaii has set a goal of achieving 70% clean energy by 2030. This undertaking will require transforming its current energy production and consumption. A key component to reducing fuel demand and utilizing locally produced renewable energy will be a vibrant plug in electric vehicle (EV) market and Hawaii is looking toward EVs to build a clean transportation future. The widespread deployment of EVs in Hawaii is a key approach toward the reduction of fossil fuel dependency and Hawaii’s drivers have enthusiastically adopted EVs as their mode of transportation."

* [http://www.hawaiisenergyfuture.com/articles/electricvehicle.html Hawaii's Energy Future - Electric Vehicle] "Even if the electricity comes primarily from oil, as it does in Hawaii at present, switching to electric vehicles will use substantially less oil at lower cost to reach the same level of mobility. Using electricity in millions of vehicles would substantially reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation sector with only a modest increase in the emissions of the electrical sector. If renewable energy is used instead of fossil fuels, the benefits will be even greater." Latest developments, Benefits of electric vehicles, Hawaiian Electric companies’ present EV activities, The commitment, Why move to electric vehicles?, EV History in Hawaii

* [http://www.civilbeat.com/topics/electric-cars-in-hawaii/ Electric Cars in Hawaii - Honolulu Civil Beat] "Hawaii is considered an ideal spot to introduce electric vehicles because the size of the islands limits driving distances and the state has some of the highest gas prices in the nation. The state's mix of renewable power sources, including wind, geothermal and solar, is another draw, because it means that the overall carbon footprint of electric vehicles here would be lower than in many other parts of the country. Hawaii stands to benefit as an early adopter of electric cars. The move would help the state achieve its goals in the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, which aims to reduce the state’s dependence on imported oil for power and transportation."

* [http://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/annuals/2012/2012-biofuels-study-act-203.pdf Biofuels Study, Final Report to the Legislature, In Accordance with Act 203, Session Laws of Hawaii, 2011 - files.hawaii.gov pdf] "Hawaii’s liquid fuel needs may be met by a combination of petroleum-based and renewable fuels (i.e. biofuels) made from organic (biogenetic) materials such as plants. Biofuels are produced worldwide, including some production in Hawaii. According to local sources, major barriers to local production include price and investment risk; feedstock availability; and lack of long-term leases for large tracts of contiguous land areas."

* [http://honolulucleancities.org/electric-vehicles/ Electric Vehicles | Honolulu Clean Cities] "A key component to reducing fuel demand and utilizing locally produced renewable energy will be a vibrant plug in electric vehicle (EV) market and Hawaii is looking toward EV’s to build a clean transportation future." Local Programs and Partners, Local Resources, Local Publications.

==Organizations==
* [http://energycenter.org/index.php California Center for Sustainable Energy]
* [http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/ Green Power Network - DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy] "news and information on green power markets and related activities. The site provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets."
* [http://chargeportland.com/ ChargePortland: electric cars, electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations in Portland, Oregon] "The City has developed a strategy to address the many issues around adoption of this new technology: "Electric Vehicles- The Portland Way” was adopted by the Portland City Council on July 20, 2010." "Climate Action Plan ... sets in place our community’s ambitious sustainability roadmap to cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by the year 2050."
* [http://www.vehiculeselectriques.gouv.qc.ca/english/pdf/action-plan.pdf Running on Green Power! - Gouvernement du Québec] "working now to make a much bigger place in Québec’s transportation system for electric vehicles. This action is also motivated by a desire to replace petroleum with renewable energy. Québec more than anyone else can use its hydroelectricity — a clean and renewable energy source — for transportation purposes."
* [http://www.greenriverside.com/Go-Green-2/Green-Power-Premium-194 Green Riverside - Green Power Premium] " is a voluntary program available to all RPU electric customers interested in helping Riverside achieve and surpass its renewable energy goals. As we work together to develop energy resources like wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass, we reduce our use of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. This is how we'll achieve a green energy future."
* [http://www.rnp.org/index.php?q=node/1422 Policies plug into electric vehicle future | Renewable Northwest Project] "Transportation is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon. Plug-in electric vehicles offer an exciting solution. They have no tailpipe emissions, making them cleaner to operate than any conventional vehicle. The shift toward electric vehicle adoption, though, is just the first step. Here in Oregon, we can encourage the development and use of technology that enables the charging of electric vehicles with 100 percent renewable energy, so they generally can be zero-emissions vehicles and not powered by an energy mix that includes dirty fossil fuels."
* [http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQE/Avril2011/07/c2361.html?slang=en Running on Green Power - ACTION PLAN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - government of Québec] " 'As the world's fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity, which is a green and renewable form of energy, Québec has a number of assets that will help stimulate the use of electric vehicles within its territory and make the shift towards a less oil-dependent economy,' said Minister Normandeau."

==Legislation==
* Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
* [[Low Carbon Fuel Standard]] (LCFS)

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'''See more about:''' [[Zero Emission Vehicles]]

Renewable energy

2016-10-02T22:38:41Z

BruceThomas:

{{Education}}

Currently most of our electricity is generated from nuclear energy and from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. The intermittency of sunlight and wind requires methods for [[electric grid balancing]] (i.e. ensuring that the electric supply always matches the electric demand) to help avoid electric power blackouts.

PHEVs of the future should be manufactured with flexfuel engines to enable second generation [[Biofuel|renewable biofuel]] to be used as their primary or sole source of liquid fuel to help eliminate use of dirty fossil fuel in transportation.

== PHEVs using renewable fuels ==
[[Image:PHEV_90-10_infographic.jpg|right|PHEVs fueled with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel.]]
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) enable travel to be done using only renewable fuel sources (i.e. no need for fossil fuels). In the future our PHEVs should get most of their fuel (e.g. 90%) as [[electric fuel]] exclusively from renewable sources such as solar, wind, water and geothermal. Simple electric vehicles for short distance travel get 100% of their fuel from electricity. The electric grid infrastructure that is already available throughout society just needs to be extended out to recharge the electric vehicles wherever they are parked (i.e. [[EV Charging at the Workplace|charging at work]], [[EV Charging at Home|charging at home]], [[EV Charging at Public Parking|charging at public parking]]).

Whenever the dual fuel PHEVs need to travel beyond the capacity of their batteries and the [[Infrastructure for EV Battery Charging|recharging infrastructure]], then they can be fueled (e.g. 10%) with renewable liquid [[Biofuel|biofuels]] made from crop residues, algae, etc. We cannot produce enough biofuel for all of our vehicle travel needs, but when all short distance vehicle travel is fueled with electricity, then long-distance travel by PHEVs could easily be fueled with biofuel. In the US and many other countries the gasoline supply already contains 10% biofuel, so all we need to do is eliminate the gasoline and use our existing liquid fuel infrastructure to supply pure liquid biofuel for PHEVs whenever they need to travel long distances.

Fossil fuels and their CO2 greenhouse gas pollution problems could be completely eliminated from the transportation sector using PHEVs and renewable energy technologies that are available today. The electric vehicles we have today will become the low emissions vehicles we need when they are fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to compensate for the CO2 that is released when they are burned.) Renewable fuels enable simple electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to become the [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future vehicles of the future] for a clean, green, sustainable society.

==PEVs and Solar Power==
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on home & business rooftops and on parking lot structures are increasingly used for charging of all plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs, BEVs, PHEVs). This is known as the '''PV4EV strategy'''. During the initial payback time the solar panels reduce the monthly electricity costs to eventually repay the costs of installing the solar panels. After that time owners get many years of no-cost electricity for running their electric vehicles, homes and businesses.

* 2015.02.19 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2015/02/19/nrg-kaiser-marry-solar-health-interests/ NRG & Kaiser Marry Solar & Health Interests | CleanTechnica]
* 2014.12.24 - [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/24/how-solar-power-and-electric-cars-could-make-suburban-living-awesome-again/ Solar power and electric cars make suburban living awesome - Washington Post wonkblog]
* 2014.12.23 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/living-the-ev-pv-dream Living the EV/PV Dream: How I Chose to Pair My Solar System With an Electric Car : Greentech Media]
* 2014.12.11 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/11/aussie-solar-pioneer-test-combo-tesla-ev-pv-storage/ Aussie Solar Pioneer To Test Combo Of Tesla EV + PV + Storage - cleantechnica]
* 2014.11.20 - [http://pvsolarreport.com/ev-owners-go-solar-donate-to-sierra-club/ EV Owners Going Solar Save Money While Donating to Sierra Club | PV Solar Report]
* 2014.07.14 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/this-is-why-it-makes-sense-to-pair-solar-with-electric-vehicles This Is Why It Makes Sense to Pair Solar With Electric Vehicles : Greentech Media]
* 2012.06.28 - [http://theenergycollective.com/chipgaul/88254/complexities-and-payoffs-using-rooftop-solar-panels-power-your-electric-vehicle Why Use Rooftop Solar Panels to Power Your Electric Vehicle? | The Energy Collective]

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=renewable+green+power+wind+solar&oq=renewable+green+power+wind+solar&gs_l=youtube.3...32143.34422.0.37719.10.10.0.0.0.0.63.594.10.10.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.Jbd7RdEvgUQ renewable green power wind solar - YouTube]
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===Using the PHEV to Transition from Fossil Fuel to Renewable Energy===
[[Dr. Andrew Frank|Dr. Andrew A. Frank]] (2014). The PHEV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is proposed to solve the transition from gasoline and diesel fossil fuels to use of electricity for fueling our vehicles. Use of renewable electricity and a small amount of [[biofuel|renewable liquid biofuel]] in the PHEV enables transportation with ZERO net CO2 greenhouse gas pollution. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to offset the CO2 that is released when they are burned.)

The battery in the PHEV can be recharged at low electric power rates since most private vehicles are used only 3 to 4 hours a day. This means that there are up to 20 hours of time each day to charge the vehicles at the home and workplace locations where they are likely to be parked the longest. With this much time they can be charged with ordinary household electricity and [[Level 1 Charging of EV Batteries|Level 1 electric chargers]] at 1kW to 1.4 kW to satisfy the drivers' average daily needs. If a driver needs more fuel to drive a longer distance, then the dual fuel PHEV simply switches automatically to use liquid fuel when the battery runs low.

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===[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/leonardo-dicaprio-green-tech_n_6071976.html Renewable GreenTech Can Soon Meet 100% Of Global Energy Needs]===
Green World Rising is a series of four films on the state of climate and solutions to the climate crisis.

'''Episode 1 - Carbon''' - shows how we can keep carbon in the ground through putting a price on carbon.

'''Episode 2 - Last Hours''' - is about the real threat of the release of methane from the melting arctic, thus triggering an extreme [[climate change]] event.

'''Episode 3 - Green World Rising''' - shows our pathway forward through renewable technology that decentralizes the current [[smart grid|power grid]].

'''Episode 4 - Restoration''' - discusses how the earth's natural ecosystems deal with climate and how we can work with nature to turn the tide.

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==News Sources==
* [http://www.google.com/search?q=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&rlz=1C1LEND_enUS481US481&oq=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&aqs=chrome.0.69i57j69i62.1233j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&rlz=1C1LEND_enUS481US481&source=lnms&tbm=nws&sa=X&ei=mq_qUeGXKIHwigLPr4C4Aw&ved=0CA0Q_AUoAQ&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.49478099%2Cd.cGE%2Cpv.xjs.s.en_US.c75bKy5EQ0A.O&fp=c48a4759dab72df9&biw=1152&bih=747 renewable energy "electric vehicle" - Google News]
* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/renewable_energy/ ScienceDaily: Renewable Energy News]
* [http://cleantechnica.com/category/clean-energy/ Clean Power News | CleanTechnica]
* [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/top-news Renewable Energy News - renewableenergyworld]
* [http://venturebeat.com/category/green/ Green News | Green Technology | VentureBeat]
* [http://www.power-eng.com/renewables.html Renewable - Power Engineering]
* [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/ Renewable Energy Magazine]
* [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/articulos-electric_hybrid_vehicles-53-Go_to_Electric_Hybrid_vehicles Electric Hybrid vehicles - Renewable Energy Magazine]
* [http://search.huffingtonpost.com/search?q=renewable+energy&s_it=header_form_v1 renewable energy - Huffington Post Search]

==News==
* 2013.08.11 - [http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/11/5638390/renewable-energy-not-fracking.html Renewable energy, not fracking, is the best choice for California - Sacramento Bee] "The oil and gas industry is lobbying hard to expand hydraulic fracturing – a dangerous process commonly known as fracking – into the Central Valley's world-class agricultural lands, and there's no shortage of controversy over the projected impacts."
* 2013.08.01 - [http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/01/5613899/drill-for-energy-yes-for-more.html Drill for energy? Yes, for more geothermal - Sacramento Bee] "Let's ask why we aren't doing more drilling for another of California's golden resources, geothermal energy – which doesn't require fracking and doesn't have the myriad environmental consequences that come with natural gas."
* 2013.07.23 - [http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/wind-now-cost-competitive-with-coal-in-india?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IeeeSpectrumFullText+%28IEEE+Spectrum+Full+Text%29 Wind Energy Now Cost Competitive With Coal in India - IEEE Spectrum]
* 2013.07.19 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/straight-from-the-sun-the-renewables-revolution-has-landed-98340 Straight from the sun: The renewables revolution has landed : Renew Economy 19july2013]
* 2013.07.17 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/why-consumers-say-electric-cars-and-green-energy-go-together-77780 Why consumers say electric cars and green energy go together : Renew Economy 17july2013]
* 2013.07.17 - [http://cars.chicagotribune.com/fuel-efficient/news/chi-green-future-electric-vehicles-20130717 Green with anger: The future is now for electric vehicles - Chicago Tribune 17july2013]
* 2013.07.16 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/next-gen-wind-tubines-with-storage-are-cheap-reliable-and-brilliant-45744 Next-gen wind turbines with storage are cheap, reliable and brilliant : Renew Economy]
* 2013.07.10 - [http://green.autoblog.com/2013/07/10/electric-vehicles-prove-more-popular-when-green-energy-is-availa/ Electric vehicles prove more popular when green energy is available - Augoblog Green 10july2013]
* 2013.06.14 - [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/article/us-energy-department-creates-roadmap-to-foster-20130614 US Energy Department creates roadmap to foster geothermal development - Renewable Energy Magazine]
* 2013.04.23 - [http://theenergycollective.com/rosana-francescato/215641/100-percent-renewable-energy-100-percent-possible 100 Percent Renewable Energy is 100 Percent Possible | The Energy Collective 23april2013]
* 2012.08.26 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2012/08/26/solar-powered-electric-vehicle-charger-launched/ Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charger Unveiled - CleanTechnica] "An intriguing solar-powered electric vehicle charger has been created and recently unveiled by Princeton Satellite Systems in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Called a SunStation, it employs solar panels to recharge electric vehicles"
* 2012.08.14 - [http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/ge-and-urban-green-energy-set-up-first-integrated-wind-powered-ev-charger/ GE, Urban Green Energy set up first integrated, wind-powered EV charging station] "GE and Urban Green Energy might not be the first to install a wind-powered EV charging station ... The partnership just installed the first Sanya Skypump just outside of Barcelona to serve corporate and government drivers with truly clean energy"
* 2011.06.01 - [http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20067952-54.html Oregon to install electric-vehicle chargers along I-5 | Green Tech - CNET News] "The electric-vehicle chargers are part of Oregon's "Green Highway" project, which was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009."
* 2010.01.00 - [http://www.transportenvironment.org/sites/te/files/media/green-power-for-electric-cars-report-08-02-10.pdf Green Power for Electric Cars - Transport & Environment] "In the coming decades, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles could play a significant role in this move towards sustainable transport. If these vehicles run on renewable electricity, they could substantially cut CO2 emissions and improve local air quality. Electric vehicles might even help to make the electricity sector more sustainable, if the batteries in the vehicles could be used to manage the variable output of an increasing share of wind and solar-based power generation."
* 2009.06.17 - [http://www.popsci.com/environment/article/2009-06/future-energy-realist-roadmap-2050 The Future of Energy: A Realist's Roadmap to 2050 | Popular Science]
* 2008.12.03 - [http://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2008/12/hawaii-makes-electric-car-part-of-green-power-initiative/ Hawaii makes electric car part of green power initiative | Ars Technica] "the state announced an ambitious program that would see it obtain 70 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2030."

==Hawaii Renewable Energy Roadmap==
Hawaii is working towards becoming a leader in use of electric vehicles fueled with local renewable energy.

* [http://www.its.ucdavis.edu/?page_id=10063&pub_id=1848 Fifteen Year Roadmap for Sustainable Energy in Hawaii 30jan2012] Watson and [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Frank]] describe their plan for Hawaii to transition from using imported fossil fuels to electricity generated from local renewable energy (sun and wind). Gasoline-fueled vehicles would be replaced with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). These PHEVs would be fueled with renewable electricity for all short distance travel. Whenever travel distances exceed the capacity of the vehicle's battery, then the PHEVs would use liquid biofuels for long distance travel. This would provide a sustainable energy economy without sacrifices in lifestyle.

* [http://energy.hawaii.gov/programs/transportation-on-the-move/electric-vehicle-ev-charging-stations-in-hawaii Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Hawaii - Hawaii State Energy Office] "To reduce Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuel, the State of Hawaii has set a goal of achieving 70% clean energy by 2030. This undertaking will require transforming its current energy production and consumption. A key component to reducing fuel demand and utilizing locally produced renewable energy will be a vibrant plug in electric vehicle (EV) market and Hawaii is looking toward EVs to build a clean transportation future. The widespread deployment of EVs in Hawaii is a key approach toward the reduction of fossil fuel dependency and Hawaii’s drivers have enthusiastically adopted EVs as their mode of transportation."

* [http://www.hawaiisenergyfuture.com/articles/electricvehicle.html Hawaii's Energy Future - Electric Vehicle] "Even if the electricity comes primarily from oil, as it does in Hawaii at present, switching to electric vehicles will use substantially less oil at lower cost to reach the same level of mobility. Using electricity in millions of vehicles would substantially reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation sector with only a modest increase in the emissions of the electrical sector. If renewable energy is used instead of fossil fuels, the benefits will be even greater." Latest developments, Benefits of electric vehicles, Hawaiian Electric companies’ present EV activities, The commitment, Why move to electric vehicles?, EV History in Hawaii

* [http://www.civilbeat.com/topics/electric-cars-in-hawaii/ Electric Cars in Hawaii - Honolulu Civil Beat] "Hawaii is considered an ideal spot to introduce electric vehicles because the size of the islands limits driving distances and the state has some of the highest gas prices in the nation. The state's mix of renewable power sources, including wind, geothermal and solar, is another draw, because it means that the overall carbon footprint of electric vehicles here would be lower than in many other parts of the country. Hawaii stands to benefit as an early adopter of electric cars. The move would help the state achieve its goals in the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, which aims to reduce the state’s dependence on imported oil for power and transportation."

* [http://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/annuals/2012/2012-biofuels-study-act-203.pdf Biofuels Study, Final Report to the Legislature, In Accordance with Act 203, Session Laws of Hawaii, 2011 - files.hawaii.gov pdf] "Hawaii’s liquid fuel needs may be met by a combination of petroleum-based and renewable fuels (i.e. biofuels) made from organic (biogenetic) materials such as plants. Biofuels are produced worldwide, including some production in Hawaii. According to local sources, major barriers to local production include price and investment risk; feedstock availability; and lack of long-term leases for large tracts of contiguous land areas."

* [http://honolulucleancities.org/electric-vehicles/ Electric Vehicles | Honolulu Clean Cities] "A key component to reducing fuel demand and utilizing locally produced renewable energy will be a vibrant plug in electric vehicle (EV) market and Hawaii is looking toward EV’s to build a clean transportation future." Local Programs and Partners, Local Resources, Local Publications.

==Organizations==
* [http://energycenter.org/index.php California Center for Sustainable Energy]
* [http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/ Green Power Network - DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy] "news and information on green power markets and related activities. The site provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets."
* [http://chargeportland.com/ ChargePortland: electric cars, electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations in Portland, Oregon] "The City has developed a strategy to address the many issues around adoption of this new technology: "Electric Vehicles- The Portland Way” was adopted by the Portland City Council on July 20, 2010." "Climate Action Plan ... sets in place our community’s ambitious sustainability roadmap to cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by the year 2050."
* [http://www.vehiculeselectriques.gouv.qc.ca/english/pdf/action-plan.pdf Running on Green Power! - Gouvernement du Québec] "working now to make a much bigger place in Québec’s transportation system for electric vehicles. This action is also motivated by a desire to replace petroleum with renewable energy. Québec more than anyone else can use its hydroelectricity — a clean and renewable energy source — for transportation purposes."
* [http://www.greenriverside.com/Go-Green-2/Green-Power-Premium-194 Green Riverside - Green Power Premium] " is a voluntary program available to all RPU electric customers interested in helping Riverside achieve and surpass its renewable energy goals. As we work together to develop energy resources like wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass, we reduce our use of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. This is how we'll achieve a green energy future."
* [http://www.rnp.org/index.php?q=node/1422 Policies plug into electric vehicle future | Renewable Northwest Project] "Transportation is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon. Plug-in electric vehicles offer an exciting solution. They have no tailpipe emissions, making them cleaner to operate than any conventional vehicle. The shift toward electric vehicle adoption, though, is just the first step. Here in Oregon, we can encourage the development and use of technology that enables the charging of electric vehicles with 100 percent renewable energy, so they generally can be zero-emissions vehicles and not powered by an energy mix that includes dirty fossil fuels."
* [http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQE/Avril2011/07/c2361.html?slang=en Running on Green Power - ACTION PLAN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - government of Québec] " 'As the world's fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity, which is a green and renewable form of energy, Québec has a number of assets that will help stimulate the use of electric vehicles within its territory and make the shift towards a less oil-dependent economy,' said Minister Normandeau."

==Legislation==
* Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
* [[Low Carbon Fuel Standard]] (LCFS)

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Renewable energy

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Currently most of our electricity is generated from nuclear energy and from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. In the future we should transition to use of sustainable, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, tidal and geothermal to generate clean, green, renewable [[electric fuel]] for our electric vehicles. The intermittency of sunlight and wind requires methods for [[electric grid balancing]] to ensure that the electric supply always matches the electric demand.

PHEVs of the future should be manufactured with flexfuel engines to enable second generation [[Biofuel|renewable biofuel]] to be used as their primary or sole source of liquid fuel to help eliminate use of dirty fossil fuel in transportation.

== PHEVs using renewable fuels ==
[[Image:PHEV_90-10_infographic.jpg|right|PHEVs fueled with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel.]]
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) enable travel to be done using only renewable fuel sources (i.e. no need for fossil fuels). In the future our PHEVs should get most of their fuel (e.g. 90%) as [[electric fuel]] exclusively from renewable sources such as solar, wind, water and geothermal. Simple electric vehicles for short distance travel get 100% of their fuel from electricity. The electric grid infrastructure that is already available throughout society just needs to be extended out to recharge the electric vehicles wherever they are parked (i.e. [[EV Charging at the Workplace|charging at work]], [[EV Charging at Home|charging at home]], [[EV Charging at Public Parking|charging at public parking]]).

Whenever the dual fuel PHEVs need to travel beyond the capacity of their batteries and the [[Infrastructure for EV Battery Charging|recharging infrastructure]], then they can be fueled (e.g. 10%) with renewable liquid [[Biofuel|biofuels]] made from crop residues, algae, etc. We cannot produce enough biofuel for all of our vehicle travel needs, but when all short distance vehicle travel is fueled with electricity, then long-distance travel by PHEVs could easily be fueled with biofuel. In the US and many other countries the gasoline supply already contains 10% biofuel, so all we need to do is eliminate the gasoline and use our existing liquid fuel infrastructure to supply pure liquid biofuel for PHEVs whenever they need to travel long distances.

Fossil fuels and their CO2 greenhouse gas pollution problems could be completely eliminated from the transportation sector using PHEVs and renewable energy technologies that are available today. The electric vehicles we have today will become the low emissions vehicles we need when they are fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and renewable biofuel. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to compensate for the CO2 that is released when they are burned.) Renewable fuels enable simple electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to become the [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future vehicles of the future] for a clean, green, sustainable society.

==PEVs and Solar Power==
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on home & business rooftops and on parking lot structures are increasingly used for charging of all plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs, BEVs, PHEVs). This is known as the '''PV4EV strategy'''. During the initial payback time the solar panels reduce the monthly electricity costs to eventually repay the costs of installing the solar panels. After that time owners get many years of no-cost electricity for running their electric vehicles, homes and businesses.

* 2015.02.19 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2015/02/19/nrg-kaiser-marry-solar-health-interests/ NRG & Kaiser Marry Solar & Health Interests | CleanTechnica]
* 2014.12.24 - [http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/12/24/how-solar-power-and-electric-cars-could-make-suburban-living-awesome-again/ Solar power and electric cars make suburban living awesome - Washington Post wonkblog]
* 2014.12.23 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/living-the-ev-pv-dream Living the EV/PV Dream: How I Chose to Pair My Solar System With an Electric Car : Greentech Media]
* 2014.12.11 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/11/aussie-solar-pioneer-test-combo-tesla-ev-pv-storage/ Aussie Solar Pioneer To Test Combo Of Tesla EV + PV + Storage - cleantechnica]
* 2014.11.20 - [http://pvsolarreport.com/ev-owners-go-solar-donate-to-sierra-club/ EV Owners Going Solar Save Money While Donating to Sierra Club | PV Solar Report]
* 2014.07.14 - [http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/this-is-why-it-makes-sense-to-pair-solar-with-electric-vehicles This Is Why It Makes Sense to Pair Solar With Electric Vehicles : Greentech Media]
* 2012.06.28 - [http://theenergycollective.com/chipgaul/88254/complexities-and-payoffs-using-rooftop-solar-panels-power-your-electric-vehicle Why Use Rooftop Solar Panels to Power Your Electric Vehicle? | The Energy Collective]

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=renewable+green+power+wind+solar&oq=renewable+green+power+wind+solar&gs_l=youtube.3...32143.34422.0.37719.10.10.0.0.0.0.63.594.10.10.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.Jbd7RdEvgUQ renewable green power wind solar - YouTube]
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===Using the PHEV to Transition from Fossil Fuel to Renewable Energy===
[[Dr. Andrew Frank|Dr. Andrew A. Frank]] (2014). The PHEV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is proposed to solve the transition from gasoline and diesel fossil fuels to use of electricity for fueling our vehicles. Use of renewable electricity and a small amount of [[biofuel|renewable liquid biofuel]] in the PHEV enables transportation with ZERO net CO2 greenhouse gas pollution. (Biofuels absorb CO2 when they are produced to offset the CO2 that is released when they are burned.)

The battery in the PHEV can be recharged at low electric power rates since most private vehicles are used only 3 to 4 hours a day. This means that there are up to 20 hours of time each day to charge the vehicles at the home and workplace locations where they are likely to be parked the longest. With this much time they can be charged with ordinary household electricity and [[Level 1 Charging of EV Batteries|Level 1 electric chargers]] at 1kW to 1.4 kW to satisfy the drivers' average daily needs. If a driver needs more fuel to drive a longer distance, then the dual fuel PHEV simply switches automatically to use liquid fuel when the battery runs low.

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===[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/leonardo-dicaprio-green-tech_n_6071976.html Renewable GreenTech Can Soon Meet 100% Of Global Energy Needs]===
Green World Rising is a series of four films on the state of climate and solutions to the climate crisis.

'''Episode 1 - Carbon''' - shows how we can keep carbon in the ground through putting a price on carbon.

'''Episode 2 - Last Hours''' - is about the real threat of the release of methane from the melting arctic, thus triggering an extreme [[climate change]] event.

'''Episode 3 - Green World Rising''' - shows our pathway forward through renewable technology that decentralizes the current [[smart grid|power grid]].

'''Episode 4 - Restoration''' - discusses how the earth's natural ecosystems deal with climate and how we can work with nature to turn the tide.

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==News Sources==
* [http://www.google.com/search?q=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&rlz=1C1LEND_enUS481US481&oq=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&aqs=chrome.0.69i57j69i62.1233j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=renewable+energy+%22electric+vehicle%22&rlz=1C1LEND_enUS481US481&source=lnms&tbm=nws&sa=X&ei=mq_qUeGXKIHwigLPr4C4Aw&ved=0CA0Q_AUoAQ&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.49478099%2Cd.cGE%2Cpv.xjs.s.en_US.c75bKy5EQ0A.O&fp=c48a4759dab72df9&biw=1152&bih=747 renewable energy "electric vehicle" - Google News]
* [http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/renewable_energy/ ScienceDaily: Renewable Energy News]
* [http://cleantechnica.com/category/clean-energy/ Clean Power News | CleanTechnica]
* [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/top-news Renewable Energy News - renewableenergyworld]
* [http://venturebeat.com/category/green/ Green News | Green Technology | VentureBeat]
* [http://www.power-eng.com/renewables.html Renewable - Power Engineering]
* [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/ Renewable Energy Magazine]
* [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/articulos-electric_hybrid_vehicles-53-Go_to_Electric_Hybrid_vehicles Electric Hybrid vehicles - Renewable Energy Magazine]
* [http://search.huffingtonpost.com/search?q=renewable+energy&s_it=header_form_v1 renewable energy - Huffington Post Search]

==News==
* 2013.08.11 - [http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/11/5638390/renewable-energy-not-fracking.html Renewable energy, not fracking, is the best choice for California - Sacramento Bee] "The oil and gas industry is lobbying hard to expand hydraulic fracturing – a dangerous process commonly known as fracking – into the Central Valley's world-class agricultural lands, and there's no shortage of controversy over the projected impacts."
* 2013.08.01 - [http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/01/5613899/drill-for-energy-yes-for-more.html Drill for energy? Yes, for more geothermal - Sacramento Bee] "Let's ask why we aren't doing more drilling for another of California's golden resources, geothermal energy – which doesn't require fracking and doesn't have the myriad environmental consequences that come with natural gas."
* 2013.07.23 - [http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/energy/renewables/wind-now-cost-competitive-with-coal-in-india?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IeeeSpectrumFullText+%28IEEE+Spectrum+Full+Text%29 Wind Energy Now Cost Competitive With Coal in India - IEEE Spectrum]
* 2013.07.19 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/straight-from-the-sun-the-renewables-revolution-has-landed-98340 Straight from the sun: The renewables revolution has landed : Renew Economy 19july2013]
* 2013.07.17 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/why-consumers-say-electric-cars-and-green-energy-go-together-77780 Why consumers say electric cars and green energy go together : Renew Economy 17july2013]
* 2013.07.17 - [http://cars.chicagotribune.com/fuel-efficient/news/chi-green-future-electric-vehicles-20130717 Green with anger: The future is now for electric vehicles - Chicago Tribune 17july2013]
* 2013.07.16 - [http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/next-gen-wind-tubines-with-storage-are-cheap-reliable-and-brilliant-45744 Next-gen wind turbines with storage are cheap, reliable and brilliant : Renew Economy]
* 2013.07.10 - [http://green.autoblog.com/2013/07/10/electric-vehicles-prove-more-popular-when-green-energy-is-availa/ Electric vehicles prove more popular when green energy is available - Augoblog Green 10july2013]
* 2013.06.14 - [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/article/us-energy-department-creates-roadmap-to-foster-20130614 US Energy Department creates roadmap to foster geothermal development - Renewable Energy Magazine]
* 2013.04.23 - [http://theenergycollective.com/rosana-francescato/215641/100-percent-renewable-energy-100-percent-possible 100 Percent Renewable Energy is 100 Percent Possible | The Energy Collective 23april2013]
* 2012.08.26 - [http://cleantechnica.com/2012/08/26/solar-powered-electric-vehicle-charger-launched/ Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charger Unveiled - CleanTechnica] "An intriguing solar-powered electric vehicle charger has been created and recently unveiled by Princeton Satellite Systems in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Called a SunStation, it employs solar panels to recharge electric vehicles"
* 2012.08.14 - [http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/14/ge-and-urban-green-energy-set-up-first-integrated-wind-powered-ev-charger/ GE, Urban Green Energy set up first integrated, wind-powered EV charging station] "GE and Urban Green Energy might not be the first to install a wind-powered EV charging station ... The partnership just installed the first Sanya Skypump just outside of Barcelona to serve corporate and government drivers with truly clean energy"
* 2011.06.01 - [http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20067952-54.html Oregon to install electric-vehicle chargers along I-5 | Green Tech - CNET News] "The electric-vehicle chargers are part of Oregon's "Green Highway" project, which was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009."
* 2010.01.00 - [http://www.transportenvironment.org/sites/te/files/media/green-power-for-electric-cars-report-08-02-10.pdf Green Power for Electric Cars - Transport & Environment] "In the coming decades, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles could play a significant role in this move towards sustainable transport. If these vehicles run on renewable electricity, they could substantially cut CO2 emissions and improve local air quality. Electric vehicles might even help to make the electricity sector more sustainable, if the batteries in the vehicles could be used to manage the variable output of an increasing share of wind and solar-based power generation."
* 2009.06.17 - [http://www.popsci.com/environment/article/2009-06/future-energy-realist-roadmap-2050 The Future of Energy: A Realist's Roadmap to 2050 | Popular Science]
* 2008.12.03 - [http://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2008/12/hawaii-makes-electric-car-part-of-green-power-initiative/ Hawaii makes electric car part of green power initiative | Ars Technica] "the state announced an ambitious program that would see it obtain 70 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2030."

==Hawaii Renewable Energy Roadmap==
Hawaii is working towards becoming a leader in use of electric vehicles fueled with local renewable energy.

* [http://www.its.ucdavis.edu/?page_id=10063&pub_id=1848 Fifteen Year Roadmap for Sustainable Energy in Hawaii 30jan2012] Watson and [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Frank]] describe their plan for Hawaii to transition from using imported fossil fuels to electricity generated from local renewable energy (sun and wind). Gasoline-fueled vehicles would be replaced with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). These PHEVs would be fueled with renewable electricity for all short distance travel. Whenever travel distances exceed the capacity of the vehicle's battery, then the PHEVs would use liquid biofuels for long distance travel. This would provide a sustainable energy economy without sacrifices in lifestyle.

* [http://energy.hawaii.gov/programs/transportation-on-the-move/electric-vehicle-ev-charging-stations-in-hawaii Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Hawaii - Hawaii State Energy Office] "To reduce Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuel, the State of Hawaii has set a goal of achieving 70% clean energy by 2030. This undertaking will require transforming its current energy production and consumption. A key component to reducing fuel demand and utilizing locally produced renewable energy will be a vibrant plug in electric vehicle (EV) market and Hawaii is looking toward EVs to build a clean transportation future. The widespread deployment of EVs in Hawaii is a key approach toward the reduction of fossil fuel dependency and Hawaii’s drivers have enthusiastically adopted EVs as their mode of transportation."

* [http://www.hawaiisenergyfuture.com/articles/electricvehicle.html Hawaii's Energy Future - Electric Vehicle] "Even if the electricity comes primarily from oil, as it does in Hawaii at present, switching to electric vehicles will use substantially less oil at lower cost to reach the same level of mobility. Using electricity in millions of vehicles would substantially reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation sector with only a modest increase in the emissions of the electrical sector. If renewable energy is used instead of fossil fuels, the benefits will be even greater." Latest developments, Benefits of electric vehicles, Hawaiian Electric companies’ present EV activities, The commitment, Why move to electric vehicles?, EV History in Hawaii

* [http://www.civilbeat.com/topics/electric-cars-in-hawaii/ Electric Cars in Hawaii - Honolulu Civil Beat] "Hawaii is considered an ideal spot to introduce electric vehicles because the size of the islands limits driving distances and the state has some of the highest gas prices in the nation. The state's mix of renewable power sources, including wind, geothermal and solar, is another draw, because it means that the overall carbon footprint of electric vehicles here would be lower than in many other parts of the country. Hawaii stands to benefit as an early adopter of electric cars. The move would help the state achieve its goals in the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, which aims to reduce the state’s dependence on imported oil for power and transportation."

* [http://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/annuals/2012/2012-biofuels-study-act-203.pdf Biofuels Study, Final Report to the Legislature, In Accordance with Act 203, Session Laws of Hawaii, 2011 - files.hawaii.gov pdf] "Hawaii’s liquid fuel needs may be met by a combination of petroleum-based and renewable fuels (i.e. biofuels) made from organic (biogenetic) materials such as plants. Biofuels are produced worldwide, including some production in Hawaii. According to local sources, major barriers to local production include price and investment risk; feedstock availability; and lack of long-term leases for large tracts of contiguous land areas."

* [http://honolulucleancities.org/electric-vehicles/ Electric Vehicles | Honolulu Clean Cities] "A key component to reducing fuel demand and utilizing locally produced renewable energy will be a vibrant plug in electric vehicle (EV) market and Hawaii is looking toward EV’s to build a clean transportation future." Local Programs and Partners, Local Resources, Local Publications.

==Organizations==
* [http://energycenter.org/index.php California Center for Sustainable Energy]
* [http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/ Green Power Network - DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy] "news and information on green power markets and related activities. The site provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets."
* [http://chargeportland.com/ ChargePortland: electric cars, electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations in Portland, Oregon] "The City has developed a strategy to address the many issues around adoption of this new technology: "Electric Vehicles- The Portland Way” was adopted by the Portland City Council on July 20, 2010." "Climate Action Plan ... sets in place our community’s ambitious sustainability roadmap to cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by the year 2050."
* [http://www.vehiculeselectriques.gouv.qc.ca/english/pdf/action-plan.pdf Running on Green Power! - Gouvernement du Québec] "working now to make a much bigger place in Québec’s transportation system for electric vehicles. This action is also motivated by a desire to replace petroleum with renewable energy. Québec more than anyone else can use its hydroelectricity — a clean and renewable energy source — for transportation purposes."
* [http://www.greenriverside.com/Go-Green-2/Green-Power-Premium-194 Green Riverside - Green Power Premium] " is a voluntary program available to all RPU electric customers interested in helping Riverside achieve and surpass its renewable energy goals. As we work together to develop energy resources like wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass, we reduce our use of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. This is how we'll achieve a green energy future."
* [http://www.rnp.org/index.php?q=node/1422 Policies plug into electric vehicle future | Renewable Northwest Project] "Transportation is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon. Plug-in electric vehicles offer an exciting solution. They have no tailpipe emissions, making them cleaner to operate than any conventional vehicle. The shift toward electric vehicle adoption, though, is just the first step. Here in Oregon, we can encourage the development and use of technology that enables the charging of electric vehicles with 100 percent renewable energy, so they generally can be zero-emissions vehicles and not powered by an energy mix that includes dirty fossil fuels."
* [http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQE/Avril2011/07/c2361.html?slang=en Running on Green Power - ACTION PLAN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - government of Québec] " 'As the world's fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity, which is a green and renewable form of energy, Québec has a number of assets that will help stimulate the use of electric vehicles within its territory and make the shift towards a less oil-dependent economy,' said Minister Normandeau."

==Legislation==
* Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
* [[Low Carbon Fuel Standard]] (LCFS)

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'''See more about:''' [[Zero Emission Vehicles]]

PHEVLER

2016-05-16T20:55:57Z

BruceThomas: /* PHEVLER in online dictionaries */

PHEVLER (i.e. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Long Electric Range; pronounced "fevler") is a new subcategory developing among the electric vehicles. A PHEVLER is defined as a [[PHEV]] with battery capacity enough for all electric driving of double the average daily driving distance. In the USA the average daily driving distance is 30 to 35 miles, so the 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles is the first commercial car to (almost) qualify as a PHEVLER.

Their long electric range plus more driving range using liquid fuel enables the dual fuel PHEVLERs to provide outstanding value to the drivers and to the fueling systems that support them. The long electric range enables PHEVLERs to accomplish most of their daily driving distance on most days using only [[electric fuel]]. PHEVLERs (and the PHEVs with shorter electric range) eliminate the range anxiety that can be a problem for [[battery electric vehicle]]s (BEVs), making the PHEVLERs ideal for both short distance and long distance travel. PHEVLERs are especially useful for vehicle-grid-integration to balance the electric power grid and to redistribute the energy from intermittent [[renewable energy]] sources such as wind and solar.

PHEVLERs will be ZERO net CO2 vehicles when fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and advanced [[biofuel]]. Biofuel will have a carbon footprint of zero when sunlight, biofuel and renewable electricity are the only energy inputs used for growth, production and delivery of the biofuel (i.e. zero fossil fuel used). PHEVLERs would average about 90% electric fuel and 10% biofuel consumption, making them ideal vehicles to help eliminate fossil fuel use in transportation.

==PHEVLER News==
* [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/04/20160422-phevler.html| '''PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future''' - Green Car Congress 22april2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2623| Frank, Andrew A., Bruce R. Thomas, Catherine J. DeMauro (2016) PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.]

* [http://insideevs.com/sweet-bliss-another-ev-acronym-to-remember-phevler-long-range-plug-in-hybrid/| Sweet Bliss, Another EV Acronym To Remember: PHEVLER - Long Range Plug-In Hybrid - InsideEVs 22april2016]

* [http://incoenergywordpressorg.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/phevlers-are-the-zero-co2-clean-green-machines-of-the-future-green-car-congress/| PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future — Green Car Congress – INCOENERGY Renováveis SA]

* [http://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi/posts/1654489408145845| The smart grid meets smart car‬ - combining ‎electric vehicles‬ with ‎solar energy‬ and ‪‎wind energy‬ - Andy Frank at Efficient Drivetrains Inc. on Facebook 22march2016]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWPo5hihug4| Using the fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with long electric range PHEVLER - YouTube 28feb2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2583| DeMauro, Catherine J. J. and Andrew A. Frank (2016) Using the Fleet of Long Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis, Presentation Series UCD-ITS-PS-16-02]

==PHEVLER Discussion==
* [http://www.facebook.com/hashtag/phevler?source=feed_text&story_id=1040228252714374| #phevler hashtag | Facebook]
* [http://twitter.com/hashtag/phevlers| #phevlers hashtag on Twitter]

* [http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&p=459071| PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future - My Nissan Leaf Forum]
* [http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?238937| What's Better Long Range BEV or Extended Range EV? - gm-volt.com forum]
* [http://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/seva_list/75Ya37bmgLc| PHEV-LERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future - Google Groups Seattle EV Association]

* [http://www.facebook.com/ElectricVehicleInstitute/posts/1040228252714374| ‪#‎PHEVLER‬ (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Long Extended Range) - Electric Vehicle Institute on Facebook 22april2016]

==PHEVLER in online dictionaries==
* [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/PHEVLER | PHEVLER - Wiktionary]

[[Category:Main]] [[Category:PHEV]]

PHEVLER

2016-05-14T19:07:47Z

BruceThomas: PHEVLER in online dictionaries

PHEVLER (i.e. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Long Electric Range; pronounced "fevler") is a new subcategory developing among the electric vehicles. A PHEVLER is defined as a [[PHEV]] with battery capacity enough for all electric driving of double the average daily driving distance. In the USA the average daily driving distance is 30 to 35 miles, so the 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles is the first commercial car to (almost) qualify as a PHEVLER.

Their long electric range plus more driving range using liquid fuel enables the dual fuel PHEVLERs to provide outstanding value to the drivers and to the fueling systems that support them. The long electric range enables PHEVLERs to accomplish most of their daily driving distance on most days using only [[electric fuel]]. PHEVLERs (and the PHEVs with shorter electric range) eliminate the range anxiety that can be a problem for [[battery electric vehicle]]s (BEVs), making the PHEVLERs ideal for both short distance and long distance travel. PHEVLERs are especially useful for vehicle-grid-integration to balance the electric power grid and to redistribute the energy from intermittent [[renewable energy]] sources such as wind and solar.

PHEVLERs will be ZERO net CO2 vehicles when fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and advanced [[biofuel]]. Biofuel will have a carbon footprint of zero when sunlight, biofuel and renewable electricity are the only energy inputs used for growth, production and delivery of the biofuel (i.e. zero fossil fuel used). PHEVLERs would average about 90% electric fuel and 10% biofuel consumption, making them ideal vehicles to help eliminate fossil fuel use in transportation.

==PHEVLER News==
* [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/04/20160422-phevler.html| '''PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future''' - Green Car Congress 22april2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2623| Frank, Andrew A., Bruce R. Thomas, Catherine J. DeMauro (2016) PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.]

* [http://insideevs.com/sweet-bliss-another-ev-acronym-to-remember-phevler-long-range-plug-in-hybrid/| Sweet Bliss, Another EV Acronym To Remember: PHEVLER - Long Range Plug-In Hybrid - InsideEVs 22april2016]

* [http://incoenergywordpressorg.wordpress.com/2016/04/22/phevlers-are-the-zero-co2-clean-green-machines-of-the-future-green-car-congress/| PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future — Green Car Congress – INCOENERGY Renováveis SA]

* [http://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi/posts/1654489408145845| The smart grid meets smart car‬ - combining ‎electric vehicles‬ with ‎solar energy‬ and ‪‎wind energy‬ - Andy Frank at Efficient Drivetrains Inc. on Facebook 22march2016]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWPo5hihug4| Using the fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with long electric range PHEVLER - YouTube 28feb2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2583| DeMauro, Catherine J. J. and Andrew A. Frank (2016) Using the Fleet of Long Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis, Presentation Series UCD-ITS-PS-16-02]

==PHEVLER Discussion==
* [http://www.facebook.com/hashtag/phevler?source=feed_text&story_id=1040228252714374| #phevler hashtag | Facebook]
* [http://twitter.com/hashtag/phevlers| #phevlers hashtag on Twitter]

* [http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&p=459071| PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future - My Nissan Leaf Forum]
* [http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?238937| What's Better Long Range BEV or Extended Range EV? - gm-volt.com forum]
* [http://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/seva_list/75Ya37bmgLc| PHEV-LERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future - Google Groups Seattle EV Association]

* [http://www.facebook.com/ElectricVehicleInstitute/posts/1040228252714374| ‪#‎PHEVLER‬ (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Long Extended Range) - Electric Vehicle Institute on Facebook 22april2016]

==PHEVLER in online dictionaries==
* [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/PHEVLER| PHEVLER - Wiktionary]

[[Category:Main]] [[Category:PHEV]]

PHEVLER

2016-05-14T17:59:14Z

BruceThomas: /* PHEVLER Discussion */

PHEVLER

2016-05-14T15:50:12Z

BruceThomas: /* PHEVLER News */

PHEVLER

2016-05-14T15:32:30Z

BruceThomas: /* PHEVLER Discussion */

PHEVLER (i.e. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Long Electric Range; pronounced "fevler") is a new subcategory developing among the electric vehicles. A PHEVLER is defined as a [[PHEV]] with battery capacity enough for all electric driving of double the average daily driving distance. In the USA the average daily driving distance is 30 to 35 miles, so the 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles is the first commercial car to (almost) qualify as a PHEVLER.

Their long electric range plus more driving range using liquid fuel enables the dual fuel PHEVLERs to provide outstanding value to the drivers and to the fueling systems that support them. The long electric range enables PHEVLERs to accomplish most of their daily driving distance on most days using only [[electric fuel]]. PHEVLERs (and the PHEVs with shorter electric range) eliminate the range anxiety that can be a problem for [[battery electric vehicle]]s (BEVs), making the PHEVLERs ideal for both short distance and long distance travel. PHEVLERs are especially useful for vehicle-grid-integration to balance the electric power grid and to redistribute the energy from intermittent [[renewable energy]] sources such as wind and solar.

PHEVLERs will be ZERO net CO2 vehicles when fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and advanced [[biofuel]]. Biofuel will have a carbon footprint of zero when sunlight, biofuel and renewable electricity are the only energy inputs used for growth, production and delivery of the biofuel (i.e. zero fossil fuel used). PHEVLERs would average about 90% electric fuel and 10% biofuel consumption, making them ideal vehicles to help eliminate fossil fuel use in transportation.

==PHEVLER News==
* [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/04/20160422-phevler.html| '''PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future''' - Green Car Congress 22april2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2623| Frank, Andrew A., Bruce R. Thomas, Catherine J. DeMauro (2016) PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.]

* [http://insideevs.com/sweet-bliss-another-ev-acronym-to-remember-phevler-long-range-plug-in-hybrid/| Sweet Bliss, Another EV Acronym To Remember: PHEVLER - Long Range Plug-In Hybrid - InsideEVs 22april2016]

* [http://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi/posts/1654489408145845| The smart grid meets smart car‬ - combining ‎electric vehicles‬ with ‎solar energy‬ and ‪‎wind energy‬ - Andy Frank at Efficient Drivetrains Inc. on Facebook 22march2016]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWPo5hihug4| Using the fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with long electric range PHEVLER - YouTube 28feb2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2583| DeMauro, Catherine J. J. and Andrew A. Frank (2016) Using the Fleet of Long Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis, Presentation Series UCD-ITS-PS-16-02]

==PHEVLER Discussion==
* [http://www.facebook.com/hashtag/phevler?source=feed_text&story_id=1040228252714374| #phevler hashtag | Facebook]
* [http://twitter.com/hashtag/phevlers| #phevlers hashtag on Twitter]

* [http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&p=459071| PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future - My Nissan Leaf Forum]
* [http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread.php?238937| What's Better Long Range BEV or Extended Range EV? - gm-volt.com forum]
* [http://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/seva_list/75Ya37bmgLc| PHEV-LERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future - Google Groups Seattle EV Association]

[[Category:Main]] [[Category:PHEV]]

PHEVLER

2016-05-14T15:31:51Z

BruceThomas: /* PHEVLER News */

PHEVLER (i.e. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Long Electric Range; pronounced "fevler") is a new subcategory developing among the electric vehicles. A PHEVLER is defined as a [[PHEV]] with battery capacity enough for all electric driving of double the average daily driving distance. In the USA the average daily driving distance is 30 to 35 miles, so the 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles is the first commercial car to (almost) qualify as a PHEVLER.

Their long electric range plus more driving range using liquid fuel enables the dual fuel PHEVLERs to provide outstanding value to the drivers and to the fueling systems that support them. The long electric range enables PHEVLERs to accomplish most of their daily driving distance on most days using only [[electric fuel]]. PHEVLERs (and the PHEVs with shorter electric range) eliminate the range anxiety that can be a problem for [[battery electric vehicle]]s (BEVs), making the PHEVLERs ideal for both short distance and long distance travel. PHEVLERs are especially useful for vehicle-grid-integration to balance the electric power grid and to redistribute the energy from intermittent [[renewable energy]] sources such as wind and solar.

PHEVLERs will be ZERO net CO2 vehicles when fueled exclusively with renewable electricity and advanced [[biofuel]]. Biofuel will have a carbon footprint of zero when sunlight, biofuel and renewable electricity are the only energy inputs used for growth, production and delivery of the biofuel (i.e. zero fossil fuel used). PHEVLERs would average about 90% electric fuel and 10% biofuel consumption, making them ideal vehicles to help eliminate fossil fuel use in transportation.

==PHEVLER News==
* [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/04/20160422-phevler.html| '''PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future''' - Green Car Congress 22april2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2623| Frank, Andrew A., Bruce R. Thomas, Catherine J. DeMauro (2016) PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.]

* [http://insideevs.com/sweet-bliss-another-ev-acronym-to-remember-phevler-long-range-plug-in-hybrid/| Sweet Bliss, Another EV Acronym To Remember: PHEVLER - Long Range Plug-In Hybrid - InsideEVs 22april2016]

* [http://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi/posts/1654489408145845| The smart grid meets smart car‬ - combining ‎electric vehicles‬ with ‎solar energy‬ and ‪‎wind energy‬ - Andy Frank at Efficient Drivetrains Inc. on Facebook 22march2016]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWPo5hihug4| Using the fleet of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with long electric range PHEVLER - YouTube 28feb2016]

* [http://its.ucdavis.edu/research/publications/?frame=https%3A%2F%2Fitspubs.ucdavis.edu%2Findex.php%2Fresearch%2Fpublications%2Fpublication-detail%2F%3Fpub_id%3D2583| DeMauro, Catherine J. J. and Andrew A. Frank (2016) Using the Fleet of Long Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis, Presentation Series UCD-ITS-PS-16-02]

==PHEVLER Discussion==
* [http://www.facebook.com/hashtag/phevler?source=feed_text&story_id=1040228252714374| #phevler hashtag | Facebook]
* [http://twitter.com/hashtag/phevlers| #phevlers hashtag on Twitter]

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PHEVLER

2016-05-14T14:44:50Z

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PHEVLER

2016-04-23T15:30:05Z

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PHEVLER

2016-04-23T00:40:05Z

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Electric fuel

2016-04-12T14:51:36Z

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==Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel==
Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. The eGallon concept compares the cost of a gallon of gasoline vs. the cost of the electricity needed to drive an equivalent electric vehicle for the same distance. The eGallon calculator <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> from U.S. Department of Energy shows how much cheaper it is to run an electric vehicle vs. the equivalent gasoline-engine vehicle based on US average or state-by-state electricity prices. <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports 12june2013]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org 09july2013]</ref>
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==Plugging in to End the Oil Age==
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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] <ref>[http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age - World Wide Fund For Nature 01april2008]</ref> by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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==See more about==
* [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

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PHEVLER

2016-04-10T17:58:22Z

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Electric vehicle supply equipment

2016-04-08T17:51:03Z

BruceThomas:

Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) needs to be installed in all the homes, businesses and public parking areas to deliver [[electric fuel]] in all the places where it is needed. Extending the electric power grid out to the parking places is a critical part of the infrastructure needed to enable wider use of [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future electric vehicles in the future].
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References:
* [https://www.nema.org/Products/Documents/nema+evse+presentation+for+communities.pdf EVSE Powering the Electric Vehicle - NEMA.org]
* [http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1050948_what-is-evse-and-why-does-your-electric-car-charger-need-it What Is EVSE And Why Does Your Electric Car Charger Need It? - greencarreports 28oct2010]
* [http://www.pluginrecharge.com/p/electric-vehicle-supply-equipment-evse.html Plugin...Recharge!: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Vendors/Manufacturers - pluginrecharge 21feb2013]
* [http://www.evconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EV-Connect_What-is-EVSE_White-Paper_2013-06-181.pdf What is EVSE and Why it Matters to You - evconnect 2013]
* [http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/alternative-fuels/ev-manual-mass-32011.pdf Installation Guide for EVSE - Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, March 2011]
* [https://www.nema.org/Products/Documents/nema+evse+presentation+for+communities.pdf EVSE Powering the Electric Vehicle - NEMA.org]
* [http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1050948_what-is-evse-and-why-does-your-electric-car-charger-need-it What Is EVSE And Why Does Your Electric Car Charger Need It? - greencarreports 28oct2010]
* [http://www.pluginrecharge.com/p/electric-vehicle-supply-equipment-evse.html Plugin...Recharge!: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Vendors/Manufacturers - pluginrecharge 21feb2013]
* [http://www.evconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EV-Connect_What-is-EVSE_White-Paper_2013-06-181.pdf What is EVSE and Why it Matters to You - evconnect 2013]
* [http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/alternative-fuels/ev-manual-mass-32011.pdf Installation Guide for EVSE - Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, March 2011]
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Electric vehicle supply equipment

2016-04-08T17:03:34Z

BruceThomas: set up new page

Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) needs to be installed in all the homes, businesses and public to deliver [[electric fuel]] in all the places where we park our vehicles. Extending the electric power grid out to the parking places is a critical part of the infrastructure needed to enable wider use of [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future electric vehicles in the future].
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References:
* [https://www.nema.org/Products/Documents/nema+evse+presentation+for+communities.pdf EVSE Powering the Electric Vehicle - NEMA.org]
* [http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1050948_what-is-evse-and-why-does-your-electric-car-charger-need-it What Is EVSE And Why Does Your Electric Car Charger Need It? - greencarreports 28oct2010]
* [http://www.pluginrecharge.com/p/electric-vehicle-supply-equipment-evse.html Plugin...Recharge!: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Vendors/Manufacturers - pluginrecharge 21feb2013]
* [http://www.evconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EV-Connect_What-is-EVSE_White-Paper_2013-06-181.pdf What is EVSE and Why it Matters to You - evconnect 2013]
* [http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/alternative-fuels/ev-manual-mass-32011.pdf Installation Guide for EVSE - Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, March 2011]
* [https://www.nema.org/Products/Documents/nema+evse+presentation+for+communities.pdf EVSE Powering the Electric Vehicle - NEMA.org]
* [http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1050948_what-is-evse-and-why-does-your-electric-car-charger-need-it What Is EVSE And Why Does Your Electric Car Charger Need It? - greencarreports 28oct2010]
* [http://www.pluginrecharge.com/p/electric-vehicle-supply-equipment-evse.html Plugin...Recharge!: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Vendors/Manufacturers - pluginrecharge 21feb2013]
* [http://www.evconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EV-Connect_What-is-EVSE_White-Paper_2013-06-181.pdf What is EVSE and Why it Matters to You - evconnect 2013]
* [http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/alternative-fuels/ev-manual-mass-32011.pdf Installation Guide for EVSE - Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, March 2011]
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Infrastructure for EV Battery Charging

2016-04-08T16:35:05Z

BruceThomas: link to new page - Electric vehicle supply equipment

[[Electric vehicle supply equipment]] (EVSE) for battery charging in all types of electric vehicles (EV, PEV, PHEV, EREV) is classified based on the power requirements and the rate at which the batteries are charged.

'''AC Level 1 Charging''' uses low power (15 amps at 110 volts or 7.5 amps at 220 volts) for slow battery charging to provide 2 to 5 miles of electric vehicle range per hour of charging. Lower costs and higher efficiencies encourage widespread use of [[Level 1 Charging of EV Batteries]] despite its slower speed.

'''AC Level 2 Charging''' uses higher power (20 to 100 amps at 240 volts) for faster battery charging to provide 10 to 20 miles of range per hour of charging.

'''DC Fast Charging''' uses very high power for even faster battery charging to provide 60 to 80 miles of range in 20 minutes of charging.

Reference:
* [http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_infrastructure.html Developing Infrastructure to Charge Plug-In Electric Vehicles - Alternative Fuels Data Center, US DOE]
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PHEVLER

2016-03-22T19:30:20Z

BruceThomas: added links

PHEVLER

2016-03-22T15:53:11Z

BruceThomas:

PHEVLER

2016-03-22T15:33:47Z

BruceThomas:

Plug-In Hybrids

2016-03-22T15:20:27Z

BruceThomas: added section for PHEVLER

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A [[WikiPedia:Plug-in hybrid|W:'''P'''lug-in '''H'''ybrid '''E'''lectric '''V'''ehicle]] (PHEV) or gas-electric ''hybrid fueled'' vehicle is a [[hybrid]] which has additional battery capacity and the ability to be recharged from an external electrical outlet. In addition, modifications to the vehicle's control software may be required. The vehicle can be used for short trips of moderate speed without needing the [[WikiPedia:Internal combustion engine|W:internal combustion engine]] (ICE) component of the vehicle, thereby saving fuel costs. In this mode of operation the vehicle operates as a pure [[WikiPedia:Battery electric vehicle|W:battery electric vehicle]] (BEV) with a weight penalty (the ICE). The long range and additional power of the ICE power train is available when needed.

PHEVs are commonly called "grid-connected hybrids," "gas-optional hybrids" (GO-HEVs), "full hybrids," and are sometimes called PHEV-30 for instance, to denote a hybrid with a 30-mile (50 km) electric range. Compared to a HEV-0 (a non-plug-in hybrid), or BEV/PHEV-300 in the case of the 300 mile [[SEVA:tzero|tzero]] EV with its gasoline-fueled range extending trailer. While Ford, GM, and Toyota have all used the term "Full Hybrid Technology" to describe configurations that allow electric-only operation at low speeds, they can not plug in to recharge the battery. Two other PHEV names used by a major U.S. automotive supplier and in a 1999 SAE paper are '''"energy hybrids"''' and '''"true hybrids"'''. PHEVs can also operate in a [[blended mode]] where both gasoline and external electricity are used simultaneously to increase gasoline mileage for a particular range, usually double that of its electric-only range. Connected vehicles also make possible [[Vehicle-to-grid]] applications which could provide many advantages to both grid operators and vehicle owners.

==PHEVLERs==

The [[PHEVLER]] is defined as a PHEV with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. The average daily driving distance in the USA is 30 - 35 miles, so the 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles is the first commercial car to (almost) qualify as a PHEVLER.

==Prius PHEVs==

There have been a number of successful Prius conversions. Ron of [http://calcars.org CalCars] has a [[SEVA:PbA|PbA]] conversion named [[PriusPlus]] and [[EDrive]] is expected to use [[SEVA:Li#Valence_-_Unique|Valence]] Li-ion batteries in conversions for consumers. Both are based on the 2004 or newer ''(Gen2)'' [[Toyota Prius]] and are now capable of charging from the grid using standard 120V AC outlets. They can operate as pure EV's at speeds up to 34 mph for the range of their larger batteries, which is about 10 miles for PbA and 30 miles with Li-ion batteries. They are also delivering vastly improved mileage at higher speeds in an EV-Heavy type of [[blended mode]] which delivers roughly twice the gasoline mileage during trips of twice their electric ranges ''(20 and 60 miles)''. Of course one should also consider the electric power required to recharge in these 100+ mpg situations (<$1 per gallon equivalent). During extended drives they operate just as a normal Prius and deliver their usual mileage. A purpose build PHEV would most likely be freeway capable in an electric only mode just like [[SEVA:Electric vehicle]]s are. [[Enginer]]'s affordable and universal plugin conversion kits can be easily retrofit into Gen 1, 2 and 3 Prius as well as other hybrids (tested on Honda Insight Gen 1, Gen2, Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyata Camry Hybrid, Lexus RX400H, Lexus LS250H).

==Fleet Vehicles==
[[Electric Fleet Vehicles]]. PHEV & BEV trucks, buses and cars are being used as commercial and government fleet vehicles.

==Other Vehicles==
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* [[Insight PHEV]] utilizing [[MIMA]] to operate in a high''er'' mileage [[Mixed-mode]].
** [http://www.insightcentral.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3996 Grid Charging] discussion at InsightCentral.net
*** Mike Dabrowski demonstrated the change from a peak of 84 mpg and averages of 65-75 mpg to [http://99mpg.com/TheBestHybridmix/onehourofelectricp 107.6 mpg]!
* [[SEVA:tzero]] and it's [[WikiPedia:Genset trailer|W:genset trailer]]
* [[BEV]]s with [[WikiPedia:Pusher trailer|W:Pusher trailers]]

Production
* 2011.01.09 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1wm3jQ93Cc&list=PLtzFKlZIKvzY6fyAgs-3QZ7NMtoV26lyk&index=1 Chevrolet Volt Reviewed by the Father of the Plug-In Hybrid] - [[Dr. Andy Frank]]
* [[DaimlerChrysler Sprinter Van]]
* [[WikiPedia:Renault Kangoo|W:Renault Kangoo]]
* Italy - [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gridable-hybrids/message/2468 Vespa hybrid] Scooter [http://www.retrothing.com/2006/04/introducing_two.html], [http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/vehicles/vespa-goes-hybrid-167145.php]

Prototypes
* [[SEVA:Chevy Volt]] The new EV from GM will be a Series Hybrid...
* 2007.07.25 - [http://www.hybridschoolbus.org Plug-in Hybrid Electric School Bus Project]
* 2007.02.01 - [[Volvo C30 PHEV]]
* 2006.09.08 - [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gridable-hybrids/message/2677 New plug-in hybrid from MES-DEA] Based on its electric Fiat Panda with ZEBRA battery, [http://www.e-mobile.ch/pdf/2006/EcoCar_Newsletter_08-06_F.pdf], [http://www.e-mobile.ch/index.php?pid=de,2,21]
* 2006.08.31 - [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gridable-hybrids/message/2663 Mini Cooper Converted to PHEV by British]
** [http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C9337/ Mini Cooper turned into 80mpg hybrid]
** [http://www.pmlflightlink.com/archive/news_mini.html MINI QED - A demonstration vehicle to showcase the best electric drive system in the world!]
* 2006.03.30 - [[Saab 9-3 PHEV]]
* 2006.03.16 - [http://www.evworld.com/blogs/index.cfm?page=blogentry&authorid=12&blogid=221&archive=0 BMW Mini Cooper Plug-In-Hybrid]
* http://www.flytheroad.com/
* http://www.afstrinity.com/extr.html
* http://www.poulsenhybrid.com/
* http://www.lionev.com/
* http://www.re-involt.com

==See also==
* [[Dr. Andrew Frank]]
** [http://www.its.ucdavis.edu Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis]
** 2007.09.12-13 - University of California, Berkeley - [http://meeting-minds.org The Meeting of the Minds Conference]
* [[:Image:Pluginpartnerslogo.gif|PlugInPartners]]
* http://www.hybridconsortium.org/
** [http://hybridconsortium.org/news/video/index.html Will consumers plug in?] Consumer Response Video
** [http://www.hybridconsortium.org/news/artciles/ev-world-phev1.html Interview with members of the new Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Consortium.]
* The [[SEVA:tzero]] is an all electric vehicle sports EV with 300 miles of range, although it can also function as a PHEV at about 30mpg on gas utilizing it's gasoline-fueled range-extending trailer. In this mode, it becomes a PHEV-300 with unlimited gasoline range.
* Hybrid Truck Project
**An interesting project to convert an existing Hybrid commuter bus into a PHEV Recreational Vehicle.
** http://www.maxmpg.org/
** http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/44593
** http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/43572
*Prof Jim Burns
** SDSU L3 Prof Jim Burns - Diesel Plugin Hybrid
* 2007.09 - epri-reports.org - [http://www.epri-reports.org Environmental Assessment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles.]
*** http://www.greencarcongress.com/2004/05/biodiesel_hybri.html<br>''This doesn't look like it plugs in?''
* http://www.epri.com/attachments/285860_1007115Print_081902.pdf
* http://www.missouri.edu/~suppesg/Hydrogen.htm
* http://www.missouri.edu/~news/releases/suppesalternativefuel.html
* http://hybridcars.about.com/od/glossaryofhybridcarterm/g/PHEV.htm
* http://www.wired.com/news/autotech/0,2554,68101,00.html?tw=rss.TOP
* http://www.mixedpower.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=730
* http://www.tbp.org/pages/publications/BENTFeatures/UhrigSp05.pdf
* http://www.ecovehicle.com/new_page_28.htm
* http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/04/24/MNGDTCEA8H1.DTL
* http://www.frappr.com/PHEV
* http://wikicars.org/en/Plug-in_Hybrids
* http://www.ElectroTorque.com

==News==
* 2008.05.08 - ieee.org - [http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/may08/6174/priussb1 Automakers’ Plug-In Plans]
* 2008.04.25 - evworld.com [http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=18089 MIRA Develops 'Plug-Less' Plug-In Hybrid Retro-fit]
* 2007.12.02 - electricdrive.org - [http://www.electricdrive.org/index.php?tg=articles&topics=226 EVS-23 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Workshop]
* 2007.11.14 - bloomberg - [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aTGmymknV.Ag&refer=us Iacocca Says Chrysler on `Right Path' Under Cerberus] "Plug-in hybrids: that's the wave of the future, not hydrogen"
* 2007.10.09 - autobloggreen.com - [http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/10/09/massachusetts-converting-ten-state-owned-hybrids-to-plug-ins/ Massachusetts converting ten state-owned hybrids to plug-ins]
* 2007.10.09 - sfbayguardian - [http://www.sfbayguardian.com/entry.php?entry_id=4698&catid=4 Green City: Plugging into what's next]
** 2007.10.12 - EVWorld - [http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=16422 Backyard Plug-In Hybrid Conversion Kits Coming]
* 2007.08.29 - podtech.net - [http://www.podtech.net/home/3987/californias-new-hybrid-school-bus California's New Hybrid School Bus] Video
* 2007.08.06 - business2 - [http://blogs.business2.com/greenwombat/2007/08/federal-energy-.html Federal Energy Official: Plug the Prius into the Grid]
* 2007.08.21 - TheOilDrum - [http://www.theoildrum.com/node/2883 Saving 20 million barrels a day. The 100mpg hybrid car should be here, now!]
* 2007.08.14 - OpenSourceToday - [http://opensourcetoday.org/articles/ceo-letters/ceo-PHEV-OSS.html Plug-in Hybrids and Open Source]
* 2007.08.03 - bloomberg.com - [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aF6iLwxAhn8g Toyota Electric Car May Have Half the Range of GM's (Update4)]
* 2007.07.25 - [http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jul2007/gb20070725_703410.htm The Specs on Toyota's Plug-in Prius] Here's the skinny on Toyota's plug-in version of the groundbreaking hybrid, its answer to GM's development of the electric Volt
* 2007.07.20 - [http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/20/MNGT7R3OH81.DTL CLEANER FUTURE? PLUG IN - Electric hybrid cars hold promise of slashing greenhouse gases]
* 2007.07.02 - seattletimes.nwsource.com - [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2003768350_sundayhybrid01.html Jump-start a secure, clean energy future with plug-in hybrid vehicles]
* 2007.05.29 - businessweek.com - [http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/may2007/bw20070529_034748.htm Long-Range Lithium Battery] - Lithium Technology Corp.’s new battery gives a retrofitted Toyota Prius a range of more than 125 miles
* 2007.06.29 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/06/toyota-down-on-.html Toyota Down On Plug-In Conversions]
* 2007.05.03 - teslamotors.com - [http://www.teslamotors.com/blog2/?p=49 Mr. Tesla Goes to Washington] [[W:Martin Eberhard]] testifies before a Senate subcommittee for the [http://finance.senate.gov/sitepages/hearing050107.htm Hearing on Advanced Technology Vehicles: The Road Ahead]
* 2007.04.17 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/04/phevs_on_the_gl.html PHEVs on the Global Engineering Agenda; Defining and Refining the Problem]
* 2007.03.12 - fora.tv - [http://fora.tv/fora/showthread.php?t=777 Sherry Boschert talks about Plug-in Hybrids.] president of the [[http://www.sfeva.org San Francisco Electric Vehicle Association]
* 2007.03.07? - [http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_10/b4024075.htm Toyota's Bid for a Better Battery] - CEO Watanabe confirms that Toyota will develop new lithium-ion batteries for its third-generation hybrids
* 2006.12.21 - [http://www.technologyreview.com/Energy/17930/ How Plug-In Hybrids Will Save the Grid] The use of vehicles that run on electricity could be a boon to the ailing electrical grid.
* 2006.11.09 - [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/calcars-news/message/574 GM Details Plans for a Serial PHEV] [http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ev9nov09,1,4658690.story?coll=la-headlines-business&track=crosspromo] [http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061110/AUTO01/611100327/1148] PHEV-20 or -30
:: Hope it makes it into production and has 50 to 100 miles of EV range, which would be easy with modern [[SEVA:Li|Lithium]].
* 2006.11.01 - [http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center-article_42 Prepare to Plug in for 100-mpg Hybrids]
* 2006.10.05 - inoculatedmind.com - [http://www.inoculatedmind.com/?p=81 "Inventor Andy Frank explains his Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle design,"] The Inoculated Mind Radio & Mindcast.
* 2006.07.20 - [http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0720/p02s01-ussc.html Toyota moves to corner the 'plug-in' market]
* 2006.06.23 - [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gridable-hybrids/message/2704 Nissan to make a Plug-in Hybrid W/Lithium-ion battery] [http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/20060923TDY01006.htm]
* 2006.08.25 - msn.com - [http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveonaCar/The100mpgCarIsComing.aspx The 100-mpg car is coming]
* 2006.06.25 - http://auto.xprize.org
* 2006.06.23 - blooomberg.com - [http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=asgN3d2yXdV4 GM Plans Gas-Electric Car to Rival Toyota, People Say (Update2)]
* 2006.06.13 - renewableenergyaccess.com - [http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=45148 Minnesota Law Endorses Plug-in Hybrid, Flexible-Fueled Vehicles]
* 2006.06.08 - economist.com - [http://www.economist.com/science/tq/displayStory.cfm?story_id=7001862 Plugging into the future]
* 2006.05.30 - forbes.com - [http://www.forbes.com/2006/05/26/toyota-prius-hybrid-cx_jf_0530flint.html The Frankenstein Hybrid]
* 2006.05.24 - technologyreview.com - [http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=16922&ch=biztech Plug-In Hybrids Are on the Way] ''"the green controller box." by [[Manzanita Micro]]''
* 2006.05.28 - mercurynews.com - [http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/breaking_news/14689561.htm At national lab, vehicle research focuses on alternatives to oil]
** 2006.05.29 - suntimes.com - [http://www.suntimes.com/output/business/cst-nws-argonne29.html Argonne's drive: new fuels for cars]
* 2006.05.25 - chron.com - [http://blogs.chron.com/sciguy/archives/2006/05/plug_your_hybri.html Plug your hybrid in, get 100 miles per gallon]
* 2006.05.24 - evworld.com - [http://www.evworld.com/general.cfm?section=communique&page=criticallink&urllink=2071 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act 2006]
** See [[Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act 2006]]
* 2006.05.24 - technologyreview.com - [http://www.technologyreview.com/read_article.aspx?id=16922&ch=biztech Plug-In Hybrids Are on the Way], PFC-30
* 2006.05.23 - seattletimes.com - [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2003012083_hybrid23.html Plug-in energy independence]
* 2006.05.18 - axcessnews.com - [http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=9613 New Hybrid Cars Could Get 100 mpg, House Committee Told]
* 2006.05.18 - statesman.com - [http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/stories/technology/05/18plugin.html Lawmakers plug Austin idea] Washington getting charged up by electric hybrid idea.
* 2006.05.18 - researchresearch.com - [http://www.researchresearch.com/news.cfm?pagename=newsStory&type=default&elementID=62262 Strong support for plug-in hybrid bill]
* 2006.05.18 - ucdavis.edu - [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=7761 New Super-Efficient Plug-in Hybrid Unveiled] '''Trinity'''
* 2006.05.18 - sfgate.com - [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2006/05/18/MNGGDITL321.DTL&type=politics Plug-in hybrids charge Hill Bay Area group touts cars to House panel]
* 2006.05.18 - scenta.co.uk - [http://www.scenta.co.uk/scenta/news.cfm?cit_id=798338&FAArea1=widgets.content_view_1 Hybrid cars for America]
* 2006.05.18 - freep.com - [http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060518/BUSINESS01/605180418/1014 Plug-in hybrid to be seen in Washington]
* 2006.05.18 - latimes.com - [http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-plug18may18,1,2713402.story?coll=la-headlines-business&ctrack=1&cset=true Scientists Urge Congress to Fund Research on Plug-In Hybrid Cars]
* 2006.05.17 - usatoday.com - [http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-05-17-hybrids-scientists_x.htm Scientists back plug-in hybrids]
* 2006.05.17 - seattlepi - [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1501AP_Plug_in_Hybrids.html Scientists back plug-in hybrids]
* 2006.05.10 - Green Car Congress - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/05/hybrid_technolo.html Hybrid Technologies Developing All-Electric Taxi for NYC]
* 2006.05.02 - [http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=22286 The War on Terror: The Energy Front] See the last four paragraphs.
* 2006.04.23 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/04/toyota_ratchets.html Toyota Ratchets Up Plug-In Prius Talk]
* [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/calcars-news/message/266 State of the Union] - What Bush ''Should'' be Saying. [http://select.nytimes.com/2006/01/27/opinion/27friedman.html?hp]
* [http://www.alternet.org/envirohealth/24542/?cID=28656 alternet.org] Car Owners in the Driver's Seat
* [http://www.evworld.com/electrichybrid.cfm evworld.com] Plug in my hybrid car? Why, you ask?
* delphi.com techpaper on HFC PHEVs - [http://delphi.com/pdf/techpapers/2005-01-1172.pdf A step beyond PHEV?] [http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/ev-list-archive/message/55925 EVDL Yahoo] [[EVDL_Maillist:2006./1./140]]

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PHEVLER

2016-03-22T15:10:14Z

BruceThomas: set up page

Dr. Andrew Frank

2016-03-22T14:50:36Z

BruceThomas: introduce PHEVLER new subcategory

[[Image:Andrew-frank01r-2012.jpg|right|300px|Andrew Frank - 2012]]

[http://faculty.engineering.ucdavis.edu/frank/ Professor Andy Frank at University of California, Davis] and his [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzFKlZIKvzY6fyAgs-3QZ7NMtoV26lyk Team FATE] students have been engineering advanced vehicle technologies since 1971. Andy is widely recognized as the father of the modern [[plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)]]. A new subcategory of the PHEVs is the [[PHEVLER]].

Replacing our gasoline-powered vehicles with electric-powered vehicles will become necessary as we pass beyond the era of [[peak oil]] production. Use of electric vehicles will reduce our need for increasingly expensive imported crude oil and will allow our vehicles to be fueled with [[Renewable energy|clean, green, renewable electricity]] from local power sources such as wind and solar. [[Biofuel|Renewable biofuel]] should replace gasoline and diesel as the liquid fuel for PHEVs. Dr. Frank was also an early advocate for [[vehicle-to-grid]] (V2G) technology which will enable the electric cars to provide an additional benefit by helping to stabilize our electrical [[smart grid]]. These characteristics make PHEVs ideal as our [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future vehicles of the future].

Andy is currently designing and marketing continuously variable drivetrains for EVs as Chief Technology Officer for [[Efficient Drivetrains Inc]] (EDI). [http://www.eaa-phev.org/wiki/Efficient_Drivetrains_Inc#Simplified_Low_Cost_PHEVs_Engineered_by_EDI Simplified low cost PHEVs engineered by EDI] have reached parity with the costs of internal combustion engine vehicles of comparable size and performance.

Andy advocates building more [[Level 1 Charging of EV Batteries|Level 1 EV charging stations]] as the most efficient and lowest cost method for promoting greater adoption of electric vehicles throughout society.

{{Clear}}

== Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles PHEV ==
* 2007 - conversion of an 8 ton delivery step van for the US Air Force to a PHEV.
* 2005 - '''Trinity''' - 2006 Chevy Equinox, participating in the Challenge X competition. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpprxoweSog Trinity video 1] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czN437Bulas Trinity video 2].
* 2002 - '''Yosemite''' - 2002 Ford Explorer converted to a battery dominant hybrid electric vehicle.
* 2000 - '''Sequoia''' - 2000 Chevrolet Suburban with a Parallel Hybrid Powertrain. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_09tPHmDR_c Sequoia video].
* 1998 - '''Coulomb''' - hybrid-electric Mercury Sable AIV. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNWyAbaeLGA Coulomb video].
* 1997 - '''Joule''' - 1996 Ford Taurus converted to a hybrid electric vehicle.
* 1993 - '''AfterShock''' - "Ground-up" hybrid electric vehicle.
* 1991 - Side F/X- Super mileage vehicle at 3313 MPG on Gasoline.
* 1991 - Shamu- Super mileage vehicle at 2200 mpg on M85 (methanol/gasoline mix).
* 1979 - Flywheel drive Ford Pinto - Flywheel hybrid with a Continuously Variable Transmission, CVT.
* 1971 - Urban car Contest " ground-up" Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

{{Clear}}

==Andy at Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.==
<div style="float:right;"><gallery>
Image:IMG_1859-500.jpg|Dr. Andy Frank, 2012.
Image:IMG_1778-600.jpg|EDI Powertrain Dynamometer used to develop the control system to insure smooth driveability and automatic and seamless mode shifting.
Image:IMG_1784-600.jpg|EDI 2 electric motor Plug In Hybrid powertrain.
Image:IMG_1806-600.jpg|Andy Frank and EDI staff solving prototype vehicle construction problems.
</gallery></div>

Andy Frank at the Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) Research, Development & Demonstration Center in Dixon, California working with fellow employees to construct the latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ([http://mae.ucdavis.edu/faculty/frank/frank-phev-definitions.html PHEV a.k.a. REEV or EREV]). Andy and his team of coworkers at EDI are working to apply this hybrid electric vehicle technology to personal and commercial vehicles of all sizes.

{{Clear}}
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[[Image:prototype-phev.jpg|left|300px|thumbnail|EDI prototype PHEV, 2013.]]
The PHEV truck prototype demonstrates EDI's capability to construct a modern PHEV with currently available automotive qualified components to exceed driveability and durability requirements expected of the industry. The prototype vehicle is expected to achieve 1/2 the fuel consumption and have better performance than the conventional vehicle. At the same time this PHEV truck will be able to drive the first 50 km or more on electricity alone thus saving 70% to 80% of the gasoline used annually by the conventional vehicle of the same size and performance.

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==Father of the Modern PHEV Award - Dr. Andy Frank & Team Fate==
[[Image:IMG_1869-500.jpg|left|300px|thumbnail|Electric Auto Association award to Dr. Andy Frank & Team Fate, 2004.]]
[[Image:IMG_1879-500.jpg|right|450px|thumbnail|Andrew Frank and the Chevy Volt PHEV that he drives, 2012.]]

{{Clear}}

In 2004 the Electric Auto Association Keith Crock Award was presented to Dr. Andy Frank & [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzFKlZIKvzY6fyAgs-3QZ7NMtoV26lyk Team FATE] for outstanding contributions to electric transportation as the modern day father of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).

== See also ==
* [[Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity]]
* [http://scholar.google.com/citations?sortby=pubdate&hl=en&user=aU-5BxIAAAAJ&view_op=list_works Andrew A. Frank publications - Google Scholar profile]
* [http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Frank4/ Andrew A. Frank publications - ResearchGate]
* [http://daviswiki.org/Andrew_A_Frank Dr. Andy Frank on Davis wiki]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/andrewalfonsofrank/videos Andy's videos], [http://www.youtube.com/user/andrewalfonsofrank/videos?view=1&flow=list Andy's video playlists]

== Dr. Andy Frank in the News ==
* 2015.07.17 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2015/07/20150717-frank.html Using the PHEV to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably from Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy - Green Car Congress] PHEVs will be our cars of the future because they are fueled using the sustainable, renewable power sources of the future such as wind, solar and biofuels.
* 2014.07.01 - [http://plus.google.com/104908763446751726349/posts/AJBziDseqYX CNG-PHEV dual fuel electric vehicles will be produced by my company Efficient Drivetrains Inc and our partners]
* 2013.11.26 - [http://www.caemex.cn/en/?page-page-events.html SAE-China Congress & Exhibition in Beijing - Sessions on New Technology and Products]
* 2013.10.02 - [http://www.plugin2013.com/breakout-session The Cutting Edge – A Look at the Next Era of Advanced Technologies - Session A6 - Plug-In 2013 Conference]. An "outside the box" discussion of advanced and future plug-in vehicle technologies and an exploration of the full potential of electric vehicles
* 2013.09.19 - [http://www.evtechexpo.com/professor-andrew-a.-frank Lowering the cost of Electric Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Drivetrains in Light- to Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo]
* 2012.11.19 - [http://blogs.automotive.com/2013-ford-c-max-energi-quick-drive-119429.html 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Quick Drive - Automotive News 19nov2012] "To call Dr. Andrew Frank a true believer in plug-in hybrids is an understatement. The UC Davis professor has been studying plug-in hybrid technology since the 1970s, and at a roundtable organized by Ford at the introduction of the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, he was happy to tell anybody willing to listen–and several who weren’t–that plug-in hybrids aren’t transitioning us to a future of fully electric vehicles. They are the future."
* 2012.08.16 - [http://chinaev.wordpress.com/2012/08/16/andy-frank-talks-china-ev-policy-with-me-i-see-wasted-resources-but-a-nice-way-to-test-new-technologies/ Andy Frank talks China EV policy - ChinaEV Blog]
* 2012.summer [http://engineering.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SU12EngineeringProgress.pdf UC Davis Alums Drive "clean" vehicle breakthroughs - Engineering UC Davis Magazine - summer 2012 pdf]
* 2012.04.04 - [http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/father-plug-hybrids-still-race-finish-162418726.html?page=all How the father of plug-in hybrids still has a race to finish - Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos]
* 2011.06.24 - [http://blog.euec.com/?p=197 A Fifteen Year Roadmap Toward Complete Energy Sustainability - EUEC Blog]
* 2011.06.21 - [http://www.myperfectautomobile.com/plug-in-cars/hall-fame-dr-andrew-frank-hailed-father-hybrid.html Hall of Fame: Dr. Andrew Frank Hailed as “Father of the Hybrid” - My Perfect Automobile]
* 2011.06.13 - [http://www.autonews.com/article/20110613/ELECTRIC100/306139897/ Andy Frank honored by Automotive News on its Electrifying 100 List]
* 2011.02.23 - [http://sustainabilitymedia.com/blog/02011/feb/23/calcarsorg-drives-victory-lap-their-new-chevy-volt/ CalCars.org Drives a Victory Lap in the new Chevy Volt - SustainabilityMedia]
* 2011.01.05 - [http://www.examiner.com/article/electric-vehicle-milestone-for-california-pioneers Electric Vehicle Milestone for California Pioneers - San Jose Future Transportation - Examiner.com]
* 2010.09.13 - [http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/337573-barrytech/93390-the-ev-is-dead-long-live-the-phev-10 The EV is dead. Long live the PHEV-10 - Barrytech - Seeking Alpha]
* 2009.06.25 - [http://featured.matternetwork.com/2009/6/evs-can-cut-cost-mass_5305.cfm EVs Can Cut Cost of Mass Transit - matternetwork]
* 2008.00.00 - [http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/plug-in-hybrid-drivers-are-charged-up/ Plug-in Hybrid Drivers are Charged Up | Clean Fleet Report]
* 2007.05.16 - [http://www.veva.bc.ca/events/20070516-frank/20070516.htm Professor Andrew A. Frank speaking at Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association]
* 2007.02.23 - [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/upda-070223.html Frank Talk and Fresh Air]
* 2006.05.18 - [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=7761 New Super-Efficient Plug-in Hybrid Unveiled]
* 2006.03.03 - [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2006/03/plug-in-hybrids-the-new-focus-for-the-future-of-transportation-44254 Plug-In Hybrids: The New Focus for the Future of Transportation - RenewableEnergyWorld] Andy Frank sums up the benefits and status of PHEVs. "the Plug-In Hybrid can use as much as 90% of their driving energy from electricity using the currently available electric sources already in our society" "In addition, the vehicles can be charged directly from .. wind and Solar systems" renewable energy. The remaining 10% of their driving energy could be provided by renewable liquid biofuels delivered by our existing pipeline and gas station network. "The PHEV allows us to immediately transition from our dependence on oil for transportation to one where we can begin to transition to cleaner and more efficient electricity without a need for new infrastructure."
* 2006.01.13 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/01/detroit_2006_is.html Detroit 2006: Is the Market Schizophrenic, or Changing?]
* 2005.12.12 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/lithium_technol.html Lithium Technology Supplies Li-Ion for Two Challenge X Vehicles, One a Plug-In Hybrid]
* 2005.08.23 - [http://jcwinnie.biz/wordpress/?p=939 250 MPG]

[[Category:Main]]

Dr. Andrew Frank

2015-08-06T16:51:31Z

BruceThomas: /* Dr. Andy Frank in the News */

[[Image:Andrew-frank01r-2012.jpg|right|300px|Andrew Frank - 2012]]

[http://faculty.engineering.ucdavis.edu/frank/ Professor Andy Frank at University of California, Davis] and his [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzFKlZIKvzY6fyAgs-3QZ7NMtoV26lyk Team FATE] students have been engineering advanced vehicle technologies since 1971. Andy is widely recognized as the father of the modern [[plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)]]. These are also sometimes called Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) or Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV). See [http://mae.ucdavis.edu/faculty/frank/frank-phev-definitions.html PHEV Definitions].

Replacing our gasoline-powered vehicles with electric-powered vehicles will become necessary as we pass beyond the era of [[peak oil]] production. Use of electric vehicles will reduce our need for increasingly expensive imported crude oil and will allow our vehicles to be fueled with [[Renewable energy|clean, green, renewable electricity]] from local power sources such as wind and solar. [[Biofuel|Renewable biofuel]] should replace gasoline and diesel as the liquid fuel for PHEVs. Dr. Frank was also an early advocate for [[vehicle-to-grid]] (V2G) technology which will enable the electric cars to provide an additional benefit by helping to stabilize our electrical [[smart grid]]. These characteristics make PHEVs ideal as our [http://automobile.wikia.com/wiki/Andrew_A._Frank#PHEV_Vehicles_of_the_Future vehicles of the future].

Andy is currently designing and marketing continuously variable drivetrains for EVs as Chief Technology Officer for [[Efficient Drivetrains Inc]] (EDI). [http://www.eaa-phev.org/wiki/Efficient_Drivetrains_Inc#Simplified_Low_Cost_PHEVs_Engineered_by_EDI Simplified low cost PHEVs engineered by EDI] have reached parity with the costs of internal combustion engine vehicles of comparable size and performance.

Andy advocates building more [[Level 1 Charging of EV Batteries|Level 1 EV charging stations]] as the most efficient and lowest cost method for promoting greater adoption of electric vehicles throughout society.

{{Clear}}

== Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles PHEV ==
* 2007 - conversion of an 8 ton delivery step van for the US Air Force to a PHEV.
* 2005 - '''Trinity''' - 2006 Chevy Equinox, participating in the Challenge X competition. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpprxoweSog Trinity video 1] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czN437Bulas Trinity video 2].
* 2002 - '''Yosemite''' - 2002 Ford Explorer converted to a battery dominant hybrid electric vehicle.
* 2000 - '''Sequoia''' - 2000 Chevrolet Suburban with a Parallel Hybrid Powertrain. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_09tPHmDR_c Sequoia video].
* 1998 - '''Coulomb''' - hybrid-electric Mercury Sable AIV. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNWyAbaeLGA Coulomb video].
* 1997 - '''Joule''' - 1996 Ford Taurus converted to a hybrid electric vehicle.
* 1993 - '''AfterShock''' - "Ground-up" hybrid electric vehicle.
* 1991 - Side F/X- Super mileage vehicle at 3313 MPG on Gasoline.
* 1991 - Shamu- Super mileage vehicle at 2200 mpg on M85 (methanol/gasoline mix).
* 1979 - Flywheel drive Ford Pinto - Flywheel hybrid with a Continuously Variable Transmission, CVT.
* 1971 - Urban car Contest " ground-up" Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

{{Clear}}

==Andy at Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.==
<div style="float:right;"><gallery>
Image:IMG_1859-500.jpg|Dr. Andy Frank, 2012.
Image:IMG_1778-600.jpg|EDI Powertrain Dynamometer used to develop the control system to insure smooth driveability and automatic and seamless mode shifting.
Image:IMG_1784-600.jpg|EDI 2 electric motor Plug In Hybrid powertrain.
Image:IMG_1806-600.jpg|Andy Frank and EDI staff solving prototype vehicle construction problems.
</gallery></div>

Andy Frank at the Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) Research, Development & Demonstration Center in Dixon, California working with fellow employees to construct the latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ([http://mae.ucdavis.edu/faculty/frank/frank-phev-definitions.html PHEV a.k.a. REEV or EREV]). Andy and his team of coworkers at EDI are working to apply this hybrid electric vehicle technology to personal and commercial vehicles of all sizes.

{{Clear}}
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[[Image:prototype-phev.jpg|left|300px|thumbnail|EDI prototype PHEV, 2013.]]
The PHEV truck prototype demonstrates EDI's capability to construct a modern PHEV with currently available automotive qualified components to exceed driveability and durability requirements expected of the industry. The prototype vehicle is expected to achieve 1/2 the fuel consumption and have better performance than the conventional vehicle. At the same time this PHEV truck will be able to drive the first 50 km or more on electricity alone thus saving 70% to 80% of the gasoline used annually by the conventional vehicle of the same size and performance.

{{Clear}}
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==Father of the Modern PHEV Award - Dr. Andy Frank & Team Fate==
[[Image:IMG_1869-500.jpg|left|300px|thumbnail|Electric Auto Association award to Dr. Andy Frank & Team Fate, 2004.]]
[[Image:IMG_1879-500.jpg|right|450px|thumbnail|Andrew Frank and the Chevy Volt PHEV that he drives, 2012.]]

{{Clear}}

In 2004 the Electric Auto Association Keith Crock Award was presented to Dr. Andy Frank & [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzFKlZIKvzY6fyAgs-3QZ7NMtoV26lyk Team FATE] for outstanding contributions to electric transportation as the modern day father of the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).

== See also ==
* [[Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity]]
* [http://scholar.google.com/citations?sortby=pubdate&hl=en&user=aU-5BxIAAAAJ&view_op=list_works Andrew A. Frank publications - Google Scholar profile]
* [http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Frank4/ Andrew A. Frank publications - ResearchGate]
* [http://daviswiki.org/Andrew_A_Frank Dr. Andy Frank on Davis wiki]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/andrewalfonsofrank/videos Andy's videos], [http://www.youtube.com/user/andrewalfonsofrank/videos?view=1&flow=list Andy's video playlists]

== Dr. Andy Frank in the News ==
* 2015.07.17 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2015/07/20150717-frank.html Using the PHEV to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably from Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy - Green Car Congress] PHEVs will be our cars of the future because they are fueled using the sustainable, renewable power sources of the future such as wind, solar and biofuels.
* 2014.07.01 - [http://plus.google.com/104908763446751726349/posts/AJBziDseqYX CNG-PHEV dual fuel electric vehicles will be produced by my company Efficient Drivetrains Inc and our partners]
* 2013.11.26 - [http://www.caemex.cn/en/?page-page-events.html SAE-China Congress & Exhibition in Beijing - Sessions on New Technology and Products]
* 2013.10.02 - [http://www.plugin2013.com/breakout-session The Cutting Edge – A Look at the Next Era of Advanced Technologies - Session A6 - Plug-In 2013 Conference]. An "outside the box" discussion of advanced and future plug-in vehicle technologies and an exploration of the full potential of electric vehicles
* 2013.09.19 - [http://www.evtechexpo.com/professor-andrew-a.-frank Lowering the cost of Electric Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Drivetrains in Light- to Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo]
* 2012.11.19 - [http://blogs.automotive.com/2013-ford-c-max-energi-quick-drive-119429.html 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Quick Drive - Automotive News 19nov2012] "To call Dr. Andrew Frank a true believer in plug-in hybrids is an understatement. The UC Davis professor has been studying plug-in hybrid technology since the 1970s, and at a roundtable organized by Ford at the introduction of the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, he was happy to tell anybody willing to listen–and several who weren’t–that plug-in hybrids aren’t transitioning us to a future of fully electric vehicles. They are the future."
* 2012.08.16 - [http://chinaev.wordpress.com/2012/08/16/andy-frank-talks-china-ev-policy-with-me-i-see-wasted-resources-but-a-nice-way-to-test-new-technologies/ Andy Frank talks China EV policy - ChinaEV Blog]
* 2012.summer [http://engineering.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SU12EngineeringProgress.pdf UC Davis Alums Drive "clean" vehicle breakthroughs - Engineering UC Davis Magazine - summer 2012 pdf]
* 2012.04.04 - [http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/father-plug-hybrids-still-race-finish-162418726.html?page=all How the father of plug-in hybrids still has a race to finish - Motoramic - Yahoo! Autos]
* 2011.06.24 - [http://blog.euec.com/?p=197 A Fifteen Year Roadmap Toward Complete Energy Sustainability - EUEC Blog]
* 2011.06.21 - [http://www.myperfectautomobile.com/plug-in-cars/hall-fame-dr-andrew-frank-hailed-father-hybrid.html Hall of Fame: Dr. Andrew Frank Hailed as “Father of the Hybrid” - My Perfect Automobile]
* 2011.06.13 - [http://www.autonews.com/article/20110613/ELECTRIC100/306139897/ Andy Frank honored by Automotive News on its Electrifying 100 List]
* 2011.02.23 - [http://sustainabilitymedia.com/blog/02011/feb/23/calcarsorg-drives-victory-lap-their-new-chevy-volt/ CalCars.org Drives a Victory Lap in the new Chevy Volt - SustainabilityMedia]
* 2011.01.05 - [http://www.examiner.com/article/electric-vehicle-milestone-for-california-pioneers Electric Vehicle Milestone for California Pioneers - San Jose Future Transportation - Examiner.com]
* 2010.09.13 - [http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/337573-barrytech/93390-the-ev-is-dead-long-live-the-phev-10 The EV is dead. Long live the PHEV-10 - Barrytech - Seeking Alpha]
* 2009.06.25 - [http://featured.matternetwork.com/2009/6/evs-can-cut-cost-mass_5305.cfm EVs Can Cut Cost of Mass Transit - matternetwork]
* 2008.00.00 - [http://www.cleanfleetreport.com/plug-in-hybrid-drivers-are-charged-up/ Plug-in Hybrid Drivers are Charged Up | Clean Fleet Report]
* 2007.05.16 - [http://www.veva.bc.ca/events/20070516-frank/20070516.htm Professor Andrew A. Frank speaking at Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association]
* 2007.02.23 - [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/car/upda-070223.html Frank Talk and Fresh Air]
* 2006.05.18 - [http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=7761 New Super-Efficient Plug-in Hybrid Unveiled]
* 2006.03.03 - [http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2006/03/plug-in-hybrids-the-new-focus-for-the-future-of-transportation-44254 Plug-In Hybrids: The New Focus for the Future of Transportation - RenewableEnergyWorld] Andy Frank sums up the benefits and status of PHEVs. "the Plug-In Hybrid can use as much as 90% of their driving energy from electricity using the currently available electric sources already in our society" "In addition, the vehicles can be charged directly from .. wind and Solar systems" renewable energy. The remaining 10% of their driving energy could be provided by renewable liquid biofuels delivered by our existing pipeline and gas station network. "The PHEV allows us to immediately transition from our dependence on oil for transportation to one where we can begin to transition to cleaner and more efficient electricity without a need for new infrastructure."
* 2006.01.13 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/01/detroit_2006_is.html Detroit 2006: Is the Market Schizophrenic, or Changing?]
* 2005.12.12 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/12/lithium_technol.html Lithium Technology Supplies Li-Ion for Two Challenge X Vehicles, One a Plug-In Hybrid]
* 2005.08.23 - [http://jcwinnie.biz/wordpress/?p=939 250 MPG]

[[Category:Main]]

Electric fuel

2015-04-19T00:36:02Z

BruceThomas:

Electric fuel

2015-04-19T00:34:23Z

BruceThomas: /* Plugging in to End the Oil Age */

{{Education}}

==Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel==
Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. The eGallon concept compares the cost of a gallon of gasoline vs. the cost of the electricity needed to drive an equivalent electric vehicle for the same distance. The eGallon calculator <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> from U.S. Department of Energy shows how much cheaper it is to run an electric vehicle vs. the equivalent gasoline-engine vehicle based on US average or state-by-state electricity prices. <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports 12june2013]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org 09july2013]</ref>

==Plugging in to End the Oil Age==
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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] <ref>[http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age - World Wide Fund For Nature 01april2008]</ref> by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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[[Image:Plugged-in-cover-500t.jpg|Cover picture for e-book "Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age" by World Wide Fund For Nature]]

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==References==
<references/>

==See more about==
* [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

[[Category:Education]]

Electric fuel

2015-04-19T00:06:29Z

BruceThomas: /* Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel */

{{Education}}

==Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel==
Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. The eGallon concept compares the cost of a gallon of gasoline vs. the cost of the electricity needed to drive an equivalent electric vehicle for the same distance. The eGallon calculator <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> from U.S. Department of Energy shows how much cheaper it is to run an electric vehicle vs. the equivalent gasoline-engine vehicle based on US average or state-by-state electricity prices. <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports 12june2013]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org 09july2013]</ref>

==Plugging in to End the Oil Age==
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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] <ref>[http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age - World Wide Fund For Nature 01april2008]</ref> by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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==References==
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==See more about==
* [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

[[Category:Education]]

Electric fuel

2015-04-19T00:05:35Z

BruceThomas: /* Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel */

{{Education}}

==Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel==
Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. The eGallon concept compares the cost of a gallon of gasoline vs. the cost of the electricity needed to drive an equivalent electric vehicle for the same distance. The eGallon calculator <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> from U.S. Department of Energy shows how much cheaper it is to run an electric vehicle vs. the equivalent gasoline-engine vehicle based on US average or state-by-state electricity prices. <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports 12june2013]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org]</ref>

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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] <ref>[http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age - World Wide Fund For Nature 01april2008]</ref> by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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==See more about==
* [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

[[Category:Education]]

Electric fuel

2015-04-19T00:03:19Z

BruceThomas: /* Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel */

{{Education}}

==Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel==
Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. The eGallon concept compares the cost of a gallon of gasoline vs. the cost of the electricity needed to drive an equivalent electric vehicle for the same distance. The eGallon calculator <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> from U.S. Department of Energy shows how much cheaper it is to run an electric vehicle vs. the equivalent gasoline-engine vehicle based on US average or state-by-state electricity prices. <ref>http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org]</ref>

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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] <ref>[http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age - World Wide Fund For Nature 01april2008]</ref> by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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<references/>

==See more about==
* [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

[[Category:Education]]

Electric fuel

2015-04-18T22:51:18Z

BruceThomas: see more about

{{Education}}

==Electric Fuel Costs Less than Liquid Fuel==
Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. Describe the eGallon concept from DOE. <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org]</ref>

==Plugging in to End the Oil Age==
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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] <ref>[http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age - World Wide Fund For Nature 01april2008]</ref> by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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<references/>

==See more about==
* [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

[[Category:Education]]

Electric fuel

2015-04-18T22:43:03Z

BruceThomas: added reference

{{Education}}

Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. Describe the eGallon concept from DOE. <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org]</ref>

In the future: [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] <ref>[http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age - World Wide Fund For Nature 01april2008]</ref> by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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[[Category:Education]]

Electric fuel

2015-04-18T22:39:34Z

BruceThomas: /* Plugging in to End the Oil Age */

{{Education}}

Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. Describe the eGallon concept from DOE. <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org]</ref>

In the future: [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

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See the free e-book [http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/how_we_work/businesses/climate/climate_savers/climate_savers_publications/?151723/Plugged-in-the-End-of-the-Oil-Age Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age] (reference) by World Wide Fund For Nature. "While one hundred years ago crude oil was abundant, cheap, and most areas of society were unaware of the negative consequences of its use, today anthropogenic climate change, deteriorating urban air quality, destruction of essential ecosystems, and escalating political squabbles over diminishing and increasingly expensive crude oil resources are the backdrop to the global energy system. "

"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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[[Category:Education]]

File:Plugged-in-cover-500t.jpg

2015-04-18T22:33:36Z

BruceThomas: Cover picture for e-book "Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age" by World Wide Fund For Nature (2008).

Cover picture for e-book "Plugged in: the End of the Oil Age" by World Wide Fund For Nature (2008).

Electric fuel

2015-04-18T22:31:05Z

BruceThomas: Plugging in to End the Oil Age

{{Education}}

Electric fuel <ref>[http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_basics.html US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity Fuel Basics]</ref> costs less than liquid fuel per vehicle miles traveled. Describe the eGallon concept from DOE. <ref>[http://energy.gov/maps/egallon eGallon - US Department of Energy]</ref> <ref>[http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1084764_energy-department-launches-egallon-to-explain-electric-car-cost-efficiency Energy Department Launches 'eGallon' To Explain Electric-Car Cost, Efficiency - greencarreports]</ref> <ref>[http://gas2.org/2013/07/09/rise-of-the-egallon/ Rise of the eGallon - gas2.org]</ref>

In the future: [[smart grid]] > [[Smart Charging|smart charging]] > [[vehicle-to-grid]] > [[vehicle-to-house]].

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"If we are to stand any chance of reversing the negative trends, this link must end by transitioning to a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future. WWF’s book “Plugged In: The End of the Oil Age” focuses on solutions to break this link. "

"Grid-connected vehicles – enabling all or part of every journey to be powered by electricity taken from the grid – are a ready-to-use solution to such challenges based on existing infrastructure and current technology. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) can dramatically reduce the oil dependency of automotive transport in an efficient and sustainable manner. The inherent efficiency of the electric powertrain means that the electron pathway can be more efficient than the liquid pathway for any given resource. There can be no justification for the wasteful and carbon-intensive ‘alternative fuels’ from coal, natural gas or oil sands. "

"Automotive electrification can ease the necessary transition towards a transport paradigm which is both highly efficient and compatible with a sustainable renewable energy future."

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Vehicle-to-home

2015-04-10T21:07:49Z

BruceThomas: News Updates

{{Education}}

Electric vehicles can be charged at off-peak electric rates, then used to power our homes and buildings (vehicle-to-home V2H, or vehicle-to-building V2B). This reduces consumption from the grid at peak times when electric costs are higher. Electric vehicles can also temporarily power our homes when the grid has failed (e.g. due to a natural disaster).

==News Updates==
* [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=electric+vehicle+to+grid+v2g&oq=electric+vehicle+to+grid+v2g&gs_l=news-cc.3..43j43i53.4376.14831.0.15401.28.12.0.16.7.0.117.947.10j2.12.0...0.0...1ac.1.rae_a2iZh8c#hl=en&gl=us&authuser=0&tbm=nws&q=electric+vehicle+to+home+v2h electric vehicle to home V2H] | [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=electric+vehicle+to+grid+v2g&oq=electric+vehicle+to+grid+v2g&gs_l=news-cc.3..43j43i53.4376.14831.0.15401.28.12.0.16.7.0.117.947.10j2.12.0...0.0...1ac.1.rae_a2iZh8c#hl=en&gl=us&authuser=0&tbm=nws&q=electric+vehicle+to+building+v2b electric vehicle to building V2B] | [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=vehicle+grid+integration+vgi&oq=vehicle+grid+integration+vgi&gs_l=news-cc.3..43j43i53.2379.11878.0.14666.28.9.0.19.2.0.119.671.8j1.9.0...0.0...1ac.1.WebU97gOlFg vehicle grid integration VGI]

==News==
* 2014.12.31 - [http://chargedevs.com/newswire/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-adds-vehicle-to-home-power-export-capability/ Charged EVs | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV adds vehicle-to-home power export capability 31dec2014]
* 2014.11.03 - [http://gas2.org/2014/11/03/nissan-tests-vehicle-home-system/ Nissan Tests Vehicle to Home (V2H) System - Gas2 - 03nov2014]
* 2014.04.30 - [http://www.iea.org/ieaenergy/issue6/volt-utility-vehicles-garage-based-grid.html Issue 6:- Volt-utility vehicles: garage-based grid - iea.org 30april2014]
* 2014.02.20 - [http://www.utexas.edu/research/cem/RODEO%20Pres/TUTTLE%20Presentation.pdf Plug-In Vehicle to Home (V2H) Duration and Power Output Capability - DPTuttle, Univ Texas 20feb2014]

* 2013.04.08 - [http://www.hybridcars.com/200000-plug-in-electric-vehicles-equipped-with-vehicle-to-building-technology-will-be-sold-through-2020/ 200,000 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Equipped With Vehicle-to-Building Technology Will Be Sold Through 2020 - HybridCars.com 08april2013]

* 2012.11.28 - [http://thechronicleherald.ca/wheelsnews/200992-plug-in-hybrids-are-the-future-not-hydrogen-not-electric Plug-in hybrid vehicles are the future; not hydrogen, not electric - The Chronicle Herald] Hurricane Sandy may also be the motivation for a move towards plug-in hybrid vehicles, Mike Tinskey and [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]] agree. With thousands of New Jersey and New York residents without electrical power for a long period of time, the possibility of temporarily using your car as the electric power source for your home might be appealing.
* 2012.11.02 - [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/videonetwork/1941664623001/Man-uses-electric-car-to-power-fridge-during-outage Man uses electric car to power fridge during outage - Democrat and Chronicle]
* 2012.06.12 - [http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/End_Use_Electric_Transportation/Forget-vehicle-to-grid-and-think-vehicle-to-home-instead-4872.html#.UK1H9IfaIrU Smart Grid: Forget vehicle-to-grid and think vehicle-to-home instead?]
* 2012.06.00 - [http://www.efficientdrivetrains.com/plugins_viable.html Will V2G Help Prove Plug-ins More Viable? - Efficient Drivetrains] "High battery cost is the main barrier to wide spread adoption of electric vehicles. But what if the battery could not only power a vehicle but also provide power back to a building or the electric grid? That would drastically alter the economics of electric vehicles. The technology to do that - known as vehicle to grid or V2G - exists."
* 2012.06.04 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/06/tmcv2h-20120604.html Green Car Congress: Toyota develops vehicle-to-home (V2H) power system; testing begins at the end of year 04june2012]
* 2012.03.09 - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9704041.stm BBC News - Tsunami - Nissan's converter enables an electric car to power your house]
* 2008.09.05 - [http://www.edmunds.com/autoobserver-archive/2008/09/report-from-the-trenches-beyond-oil-conference-in-redmond-wash.html Report from the Trenches: "Beyond Oil" Conference in Redmond, Wash. - AutoObserver] "... our next president's playbook has to be filled with more than just a slew of new federal funding programs for PHEVs and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-house (V2H) technologies. During his luncheon address on day one, [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]], a UC Davis Professor and one of the fathers of the electric vehicle "movement," made a passionate plea for a new kind of public-private partnership. We should all be asking ourselves these big questions: What's the useful role of government (beyond being a 'market-maker' that becomes the largest single first-mover customer for new technologies by acquiring them for the federal vehicle fleet)?"

==Videos==
* 2008.04.22 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQs09R2plhQ&index=1&list=PLtzFKlZIKvzafcion0dOn4Ipye3DDRSYX Plug-in Hybrids Power the Electrical Grid - PeakMoment] - Professor [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Andy Frank]]'s vision is for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to be charged on green, renewable power from solar panels built into the roofs of our parking lots. This would allow the vehicles to be used as mobile batteries, contributing solar power back to the electrical grid when needed, thereby helping to "load balance" the demand. At home, the same vehicle batteries can help power a house (vehicle-to-house V2H), or feed energy back to the grid (vehicle-to-grid V2G).

* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Vehicle-to-home&search_sort=video_date_uploaded Vehicle-to-home - YouTube search] Updated video list

Vehicle-to-grid

2015-04-10T21:03:15Z

BruceThomas: News Updates

{{Education}}

In the future "smart" electrical grids will both charge our electric vehicles and occasionally use some of the power stored in the vehicles to help maintain the stability of the electrical grid. This vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology will help reduce the occurrence of electrical brownouts and blackouts.

==News Updates==
* [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=electric+vehicle+to+grid+v2g&oq=electric+vehicle+to+grid+v2g&gs_l=news-cc.3..43j43i53.4376.14831.0.15401.28.12.0.16.7.0.117.947.10j2.12.0...0.0...1ac.1.rae_a2iZh8c electric vehicle to grid V2G] | [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&gl=us&tbm=nws&authuser=0&q=vehicle+grid+integration+vgi&oq=vehicle+grid+integration+vgi&gs_l=news-cc.3..43j43i53.2379.11878.0.14666.28.9.0.19.2.0.119.671.8j1.9.0...0.0...1ac.1.WebU97gOlFg vehicle grid integration VGI]

==News==
* 2012.09.25 - [http://www.xconomy.com/detroit/2012/09/25/whos-leading-u-s-development-of-vehicle-to-grid-technology-believe-it-or-not-detroit/?single_page=true Detroit Leading U.S. Development of New Vehicle-to-Grid Technology | Xconomy]
* 2012.06.00 - [http://www.efficientdrivetrains.com/plugins_viable.html Will V2G Help Prove Plug-ins More Viable? - Efficient Drivetrains] "High battery cost is the main barrier to wide spread adoption of electric vehicles. But what if the battery could not only power a vehicle but also provide power back to a building or the electric grid? That would drastically alter the economics of electric vehicles. The technology to do that - known as vehicle to grid or V2G - exists."
* 2011.10.27 - [http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2011/10/27/vehicle-to-grid-technology-electric-cars-become-power-grid-batteries/ V2G Technology: Electric Cars Become Power-Grid Batteries - Scientific American Blog Network]
* 2009.06.26 - [http://www.pikeresearch.com/blog/v2g-will-be-calling-on-commuters V2G Will Be Calling on Commuters - Pike Research] "One of the potentially most beneficial aspects of vehicle to grid (V2G) applications is that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle batteries could delivery power to the grid during peak times and draw power when it is not in demand."
* 2008.09.05 - [http://www.edmunds.com/autoobserver-archive/2008/09/report-from-the-trenches-beyond-oil-conference-in-redmond-wash.html Report from the Trenches: "Beyond Oil" Conference in Redmond, Wash. - AutoObserver] "... our next president's playbook has to be filled with more than just a slew of new federal funding programs for PHEVs and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-house (V2H) technologies. During his luncheon address on day one, [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]], a UC Davis Professor and one of the fathers of the electric vehicle "movement," made a passionate plea for a new kind of public-private partnership. We should all be asking ourselves these big questions: What's the useful role of government (beyond being a 'market-maker' that becomes the largest single first-mover customer for new technologies by acquiring them for the federal vehicle fleet)?"
* 2008.03.17 - [http://www.bouldercarbontax.org/2008/03/17/whats-a-smart-grid-and-whys-it-coming-to-boulder/ What’s a “Smart Grid” and why’s it coming to Boulder, Colorado?]
* 2007.12.27 - [http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/12/27/electric-car-grid.html How Electric Cars Could Save the Grid]. Interesting video about linear motor in a water park ride.
* 2007.09.12 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/09/pge-and-tesla-t.html#more PG&E and Tesla to Research Smart Recharging Vehicle-to-Grid Technology]
* 2007.07.00 - [http://www.ieer.org/carbonfree/ Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free: A Roadmap for U.S. Energy Policy] (download e-book). Examines the technical and economic feasibility of achieving a U.S. economy with zero-CO2 emissions without nuclear power.
* 2005.06.06 - [http://www.sustainableballard.org/wiki/index.php?title=Vehicle_to_Grid_Symposium_2005 Seattle Vehicle to Grid Symposium]
* 2003.03.02 - [http://www.evworld.com/syndicated/evworld_article_504.cfm Andy Frank's Plugged-in Vision - evworld] "... when coupled with a bidirectional, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging system that enables the power company to pull power out of vehicle batteries during peak load times, the cost of electricity will drop even further because now the fleet of PIHEVs become peak shaving devices. As EV World has suggested in the past in interviews with other V2G proponents, there is the distinct possibility that the power company will even pay car owners for the use of this energy, turning a historically depreciating asset into a potential income generating asset. Suddenly PIHEVs with V2G capabilities look even more attractive!"

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* [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/cars-power-grid.html NOVA - Cars That Power the Grid 17feb2011] "Electric cars may play a critical role in a future 'smart grid.' ... your car might indirectly power your refrigerator. Electric cars are becoming more and more common, and engineers are investigating how these vehicles can feed power back to the electric grid. Here, see one 'V2G' (vehicle-to-grid) prototype developed by [http://udapps.nss.udel.edu/experts/326649430-Willett_M_Kempton Willett Kempton at the University of Delaware]." See also: [http://www.udel.edu/V2G/ Grid-Integrated Vehicle with Vehicle to Grid Technology - University of Delaware].

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* 2008.04.22 - [http://peakmoment.tv/videos/plug-in-hybrids-power-the-grid/ Plug-in Hybrids Power the Electrical Grid - Peak Moment TV] - Professor [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Andy Frank]]'s vision is for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to be charged on green, renewable power from solar panels built into the roofs of our parking lots. This would allow the vehicles to be used as mobile batteries, contributing solar power back to the electrical grid when needed, thereby helping to "load balance" the demand. At home, the same vehicle batteries can help power a house (vehicle-to-house V2H), or feed energy back to the grid (vehicle-to-grid V2G).
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* 2007.08.21 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ0cGo1Ojsk V2G vehicle to grid potential]
* 2007.06.15 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDjSbWTJbdo Google.org RechargeIT: Plug-in Hybrids]
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Vehicle-to-grid&oq=Vehicle-to-grid&gs_l=youtube.3...46329.46329.0.47374.1.1.0.0.0.0.62.62.1.1.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.tDth6SU1dLk Vehicle-to-grid - YouTube]

==See Also==
* [http://www.smartgridnews.com/ Smart Grid News]
* [[WikiPedia:Vehicle-to-grid]]

Vehicle-to-home

2015-04-09T18:46:04Z

BruceThomas: /* Videos */

{{Education}}

Electric vehicles can be charged at off-peak electric rates, then used to power our homes and buildings (vehicle-to-home V2H, or vehicle-to-building V2B). This reduces consumption from the grid at peak times when electric costs are higher. Electric vehicles can also temporarily power our homes when the grid has failed (e.g. due to a natural disaster).

==News==
* 2014.12.31 - [http://chargedevs.com/newswire/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-adds-vehicle-to-home-power-export-capability/ Charged EVs | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV adds vehicle-to-home power export capability 31dec2014]
* 2014.11.03 - [http://gas2.org/2014/11/03/nissan-tests-vehicle-home-system/ Nissan Tests Vehicle to Home (V2H) System - Gas2 - 03nov2014]
* 2014.04.30 - [http://www.iea.org/ieaenergy/issue6/volt-utility-vehicles-garage-based-grid.html Issue 6:- Volt-utility vehicles: garage-based grid - iea.org 30april2014]
* 2014.02.20 - [http://www.utexas.edu/research/cem/RODEO%20Pres/TUTTLE%20Presentation.pdf Plug-In Vehicle to Home (V2H) Duration and Power Output Capability - DPTuttle, Univ Texas 20feb2014]

* 2013.04.08 - [http://www.hybridcars.com/200000-plug-in-electric-vehicles-equipped-with-vehicle-to-building-technology-will-be-sold-through-2020/ 200,000 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Equipped With Vehicle-to-Building Technology Will Be Sold Through 2020 - HybridCars.com 08april2013]

* 2012.11.28 - [http://thechronicleherald.ca/wheelsnews/200992-plug-in-hybrids-are-the-future-not-hydrogen-not-electric Plug-in hybrid vehicles are the future; not hydrogen, not electric - The Chronicle Herald] Hurricane Sandy may also be the motivation for a move towards plug-in hybrid vehicles, Mike Tinskey and [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]] agree. With thousands of New Jersey and New York residents without electrical power for a long period of time, the possibility of temporarily using your car as the electric power source for your home might be appealing.
* 2012.11.02 - [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/videonetwork/1941664623001/Man-uses-electric-car-to-power-fridge-during-outage Man uses electric car to power fridge during outage - Democrat and Chronicle]
* 2012.06.12 - [http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/End_Use_Electric_Transportation/Forget-vehicle-to-grid-and-think-vehicle-to-home-instead-4872.html#.UK1H9IfaIrU Smart Grid: Forget vehicle-to-grid and think vehicle-to-home instead?]
* 2012.06.00 - [http://www.efficientdrivetrains.com/plugins_viable.html Will V2G Help Prove Plug-ins More Viable? - Efficient Drivetrains] "High battery cost is the main barrier to wide spread adoption of electric vehicles. But what if the battery could not only power a vehicle but also provide power back to a building or the electric grid? That would drastically alter the economics of electric vehicles. The technology to do that - known as vehicle to grid or V2G - exists."
* 2012.06.04 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/06/tmcv2h-20120604.html Green Car Congress: Toyota develops vehicle-to-home (V2H) power system; testing begins at the end of year 04june2012]
* 2012.03.09 - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9704041.stm BBC News - Tsunami - Nissan's converter enables an electric car to power your house]
* 2008.09.05 - [http://www.edmunds.com/autoobserver-archive/2008/09/report-from-the-trenches-beyond-oil-conference-in-redmond-wash.html Report from the Trenches: "Beyond Oil" Conference in Redmond, Wash. - AutoObserver] "... our next president's playbook has to be filled with more than just a slew of new federal funding programs for PHEVs and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-house (V2H) technologies. During his luncheon address on day one, [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]], a UC Davis Professor and one of the fathers of the electric vehicle "movement," made a passionate plea for a new kind of public-private partnership. We should all be asking ourselves these big questions: What's the useful role of government (beyond being a 'market-maker' that becomes the largest single first-mover customer for new technologies by acquiring them for the federal vehicle fleet)?"

==Videos==
* 2008.04.22 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQs09R2plhQ&index=1&list=PLtzFKlZIKvzafcion0dOn4Ipye3DDRSYX Plug-in Hybrids Power the Electrical Grid - PeakMoment] - Professor [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Andy Frank]]'s vision is for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to be charged on green, renewable power from solar panels built into the roofs of our parking lots. This would allow the vehicles to be used as mobile batteries, contributing solar power back to the electrical grid when needed, thereby helping to "load balance" the demand. At home, the same vehicle batteries can help power a house (vehicle-to-house V2H), or feed energy back to the grid (vehicle-to-grid V2G).

* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Vehicle-to-home&search_sort=video_date_uploaded Vehicle-to-home - YouTube search] Updated video list

Vehicle-to-home

2015-04-09T18:41:36Z

BruceThomas: /* News */

{{Education}}

Electric vehicles can be charged at off-peak electric rates, then used to power our homes and buildings (vehicle-to-home V2H, or vehicle-to-building V2B). This reduces consumption from the grid at peak times when electric costs are higher. Electric vehicles can also temporarily power our homes when the grid has failed (e.g. due to a natural disaster).

==News==
* 2014.12.31 - [http://chargedevs.com/newswire/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-adds-vehicle-to-home-power-export-capability/ Charged EVs | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV adds vehicle-to-home power export capability 31dec2014]
* 2014.11.03 - [http://gas2.org/2014/11/03/nissan-tests-vehicle-home-system/ Nissan Tests Vehicle to Home (V2H) System - Gas2 - 03nov2014]
* 2014.04.30 - [http://www.iea.org/ieaenergy/issue6/volt-utility-vehicles-garage-based-grid.html Issue 6:- Volt-utility vehicles: garage-based grid - iea.org 30april2014]
* 2014.02.20 - [http://www.utexas.edu/research/cem/RODEO%20Pres/TUTTLE%20Presentation.pdf Plug-In Vehicle to Home (V2H) Duration and Power Output Capability - DPTuttle, Univ Texas 20feb2014]

* 2013.04.08 - [http://www.hybridcars.com/200000-plug-in-electric-vehicles-equipped-with-vehicle-to-building-technology-will-be-sold-through-2020/ 200,000 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Equipped With Vehicle-to-Building Technology Will Be Sold Through 2020 - HybridCars.com 08april2013]

* 2012.11.28 - [http://thechronicleherald.ca/wheelsnews/200992-plug-in-hybrids-are-the-future-not-hydrogen-not-electric Plug-in hybrid vehicles are the future; not hydrogen, not electric - The Chronicle Herald] Hurricane Sandy may also be the motivation for a move towards plug-in hybrid vehicles, Mike Tinskey and [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]] agree. With thousands of New Jersey and New York residents without electrical power for a long period of time, the possibility of temporarily using your car as the electric power source for your home might be appealing.
* 2012.11.02 - [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/videonetwork/1941664623001/Man-uses-electric-car-to-power-fridge-during-outage Man uses electric car to power fridge during outage - Democrat and Chronicle]
* 2012.06.12 - [http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/End_Use_Electric_Transportation/Forget-vehicle-to-grid-and-think-vehicle-to-home-instead-4872.html#.UK1H9IfaIrU Smart Grid: Forget vehicle-to-grid and think vehicle-to-home instead?]
* 2012.06.00 - [http://www.efficientdrivetrains.com/plugins_viable.html Will V2G Help Prove Plug-ins More Viable? - Efficient Drivetrains] "High battery cost is the main barrier to wide spread adoption of electric vehicles. But what if the battery could not only power a vehicle but also provide power back to a building or the electric grid? That would drastically alter the economics of electric vehicles. The technology to do that - known as vehicle to grid or V2G - exists."
* 2012.06.04 - [http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/06/tmcv2h-20120604.html Green Car Congress: Toyota develops vehicle-to-home (V2H) power system; testing begins at the end of year 04june2012]
* 2012.03.09 - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9704041.stm BBC News - Tsunami - Nissan's converter enables an electric car to power your house]
* 2008.09.05 - [http://www.edmunds.com/autoobserver-archive/2008/09/report-from-the-trenches-beyond-oil-conference-in-redmond-wash.html Report from the Trenches: "Beyond Oil" Conference in Redmond, Wash. - AutoObserver] "... our next president's playbook has to be filled with more than just a slew of new federal funding programs for PHEVs and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-house (V2H) technologies. During his luncheon address on day one, [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]], a UC Davis Professor and one of the fathers of the electric vehicle "movement," made a passionate plea for a new kind of public-private partnership. We should all be asking ourselves these big questions: What's the useful role of government (beyond being a 'market-maker' that becomes the largest single first-mover customer for new technologies by acquiring them for the federal vehicle fleet)?"

==Videos==
* 2008.04.22 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQs09R2plhQ Plug-in Hybrids Power the Electrical Grid - PeakMoment] - Professor [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Andy Frank]]'s vision is for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to be charged on green, renewable power from solar panels built into the roofs of our parking lots. This would allow the vehicles to be used as mobile batteries, contributing solar power back to the electrical grid when needed, thereby helping to "load balance" the demand. At home, the same vehicle batteries can help power a house (vehicle-to-house V2H), or feed energy back to the grid (vehicle-to-grid V2G).
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Vehicle-to-house&oq=Vehicle-to-house&gs_l=youtube.3...37394.38601.0.39610.5.5.0.0.0.0.62.294.5.5.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.wQ3lCZCQzhk Vehicle-to-house - YouTube]

Vehicle-to-home

2015-04-09T18:31:33Z

BruceThomas: vehicle-to-building

Vehicle-to-home

2015-04-09T18:27:23Z

BruceThomas: Vehicle-to-house moved to Vehicle-to-home: conform to standard usage

{{Education}}

Electric vehicles can be charged at off-peak electric rates, then used to power our homes (vehicle-to-home V2H) to reduce consumption from the grid at peak times when electric costs are higher. Electric vehicles can also temporarily power our homes when the grid has failed (e.g. due to a natural disaster).

==News==
* 2012.11.28 - [http://thechronicleherald.ca/wheelsnews/200992-plug-in-hybrids-are-the-future-not-hydrogen-not-electric Plug-in hybrid vehicles are the future; not hydrogen, not electric - The Chronicle Herald] Hurricane Sandy may also be the motivation for a move towards plug-in hybrid vehicles, Mike Tinskey and [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]] agree. With thousands of New Jersey and New York residents without electrical power for a long period of time, the possibility of temporarily using your car as the electric power source for your home might be appealing.
* 2012.11.02 - [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/videonetwork/1941664623001/Man-uses-electric-car-to-power-fridge-during-outage Man uses electric car to power fridge during outage - Democrat and Chronicle]
* 2012.06.12 - [http://www.smartgridnews.com/artman/publish/End_Use_Electric_Transportation/Forget-vehicle-to-grid-and-think-vehicle-to-home-instead-4872.html#.UK1H9IfaIrU Smart Grid: Forget vehicle-to-grid and think vehicle-to-home instead?]
* 2012.06.00 - [http://www.efficientdrivetrains.com/plugins_viable.html Will V2G Help Prove Plug-ins More Viable? - Efficient Drivetrains] "High battery cost is the main barrier to wide spread adoption of electric vehicles. But what if the battery could not only power a vehicle but also provide power back to a building or the electric grid? That would drastically alter the economics of electric vehicles. The technology to do that - known as vehicle to grid or V2G - exists."
* 2012.03.09 - [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9704041.stm BBC News - Tsunami - Nissan's converter enables an electric car to power your house]
* 2008.09.05 - [http://www.edmunds.com/autoobserver-archive/2008/09/report-from-the-trenches-beyond-oil-conference-in-redmond-wash.html Report from the Trenches: "Beyond Oil" Conference in Redmond, Wash. - AutoObserver] "... our next president's playbook has to be filled with more than just a slew of new federal funding programs for PHEVs and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-house (V2H) technologies. During his luncheon address on day one, [[Dr. Andrew Frank|Andy Frank]], a UC Davis Professor and one of the fathers of the electric vehicle "movement," made a passionate plea for a new kind of public-private partnership. We should all be asking ourselves these big questions: What's the useful role of government (beyond being a 'market-maker' that becomes the largest single first-mover customer for new technologies by acquiring them for the federal vehicle fleet)?"

==Videos==
* 2008.04.22 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQs09R2plhQ Plug-in Hybrids Power the Electrical Grid - PeakMoment] - Professor [[Dr._Andrew_Frank|Andy Frank]]'s vision is for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to be charged on green, renewable power from solar panels built into the roofs of our parking lots. This would allow the vehicles to be used as mobile batteries, contributing solar power back to the electrical grid when needed, thereby helping to "load balance" the demand. At home, the same vehicle batteries can help power a house (vehicle-to-house V2H), or feed energy back to the grid (vehicle-to-grid V2G).
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Vehicle-to-house&oq=Vehicle-to-house&gs_l=youtube.3...37394.38601.0.39610.5.5.0.0.0.0.62.294.5.5.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.wQ3lCZCQzhk Vehicle-to-house - YouTube]

Vehicle-to-house

2015-04-09T18:27:23Z

BruceThomas: Vehicle-to-house moved to Vehicle-to-home: conform to standard usage

#REDIRECT [[Vehicle-to-home]]

Air Pollution

2015-03-28T00:18:24Z

BruceThomas: /* News */

{{Education}}

Air pollution from burning of fossil fuels causes health problems, acid rain, and [[climate change]]. A transition to [[renewable energy]] and a new generation of [[Zero Emission Vehicles|zero emission vehicles]] (ZEVs) is underway to help solve these problems.

==Organizations==
* [http://cleanair.london/ Clean Air in London] Campaigning to achieve urgently and sustainably compliance with World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality throughout London

* [http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8394.html Controlling Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation] "Motor vehicles are significant sources of pollution that can damage the environment and pose public health issues. ... Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons are released when fuel is burned in an internal combustion engine and when air/fuel residuals are emitted through the vehicle tailpipe. ... The pollutants in vehicle emissions are known to damage lung tissue, and can lead to and aggravate respiratory diseases, such as asthma. Motor vehicle pollution also contributes to the formation of acid rain and adds to the greenhouse gases that cause climate change."

* [http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/clean-vehicles/vehicles-air-pollution-and-human-health#.VRLRCvnF98E Vehicles, Air Pollution, and Human Health - Union of Concerned Scientists] "Nearly one half of all Americans — an estimated 150 million — live in areas that don’t meet federal air quality standards. Passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks are the main sources of this pollution, which includes ozone, particulate matter, and other smog-forming emissions."

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=air+pollution&search_sort=video_date_uploaded air pollution - YouTube search] See the latest videos

* 2015.03.01 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6X2uwlQGQM Chai Jing's review: Under the Dome – Investigating China’s Smog 柴静雾霾调查：穹顶之下 - YouTube] "Former celebrity TV anchor Chai Jing ... documentary about China’s smog: what is smog? Where does it come from? What do we do from here?"

* 2015.02.02 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLSIHdVhKDI Air Pollution affects your Heart Health - YouTube - Twin Cities Heart] "FOX 9 KMSP reported on a recent study of how air pollution impacts heart health. Local volunteers for the American Heart Association, Mark Olson and Dr. Stephen Smalley were interviewed."

* 2014.09.10 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37CYDxRUKfk A breath of fresh air? Parliament’s green watchdog looks at air pollution - YouTube - UK Parliament] "Air pollution causes 29,000 early deaths a year according to Public Health England, yet the Government has admitted that European safety limits on exposure will not be met in many UK cities until the late 2020s. The cross-party Environmental Audit Committee investigates the problem and asks whether the Government and Local Authorities are doing enough to get the dirtiest vehicles off the road and promote cleaner forms of transport. For more information on the inquiry please visit http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/inquiries/parliament-2010/airquality/"

* 2012.08.01 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuVUYJrXd50 Why air pollution is bad for human health (Cities for Clean Air : London 2012) - YouTube - CleanAirUK] "Dr Ian Mudway, a researcher at MRC-HPA Centre for Environment and Health, King's College London in the UK, showed these slides as part of his presentation at 'Cities for Clean Air : London 2012' on July 14 2012 in London, UK. The meeting was hosted by Network for Clean Air (http://www.cleanairuk.org). The slide presentation used by Dr Ian Mudway in this video is available online (along with the audio of this presentation but better quality): http://www.slideshare.net/CleanAirUK/ian-mudwaynetworkforclean-airism Dr Ian Mudway's talk followed-on from one other at the conference. There is a news report about this here: http://www.airqualitynews.com/2012/07/20/lungs-of-london-schoolchildren-damaged-by-poor-air-quality/ Further information about Dr Ian Mudway see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/biohealth/research/divisions/aes/about/people/Mudway/index.aspx"

* 2011.10.21 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1M894GH4q4 The Right To Breathe - YouTube - AQMDAirNewsNetwork] "The Right to Breathe is a documentary film by the South Coast Air Quality Management District on the serious health effects of Southern California's air pollution shared through stories of individuals. This film captures air quality issues in Southern California from an emotionally powerful and personal perspective. Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Alexandre Philippe, creative director of Cinema Vertige, the film is meant to make viewers aware of the serious health effects of air pollution while also inspiring them to take action and participate in practical solutions to help improve our air."

* 2011.02.22 - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nfGJCPd0Mc A GASP for Clean Air - YouTube - GASPforCleanAir] "Forty years ago, a public health crisis in Birmingham caused by unchecked air pollution motivated a group of young citizens and their allies to act. They organized and formed GASP (Greater Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution) and began to advocate for cleaning up the air. Inspired by the passage of the Clean Air Act, the first Earth Day and a desire for change, they succeeded in shaking up the seemingly impenetrable establishment and they paved the way for a healthier, cleaner community. For the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Air Act we honor the efforts and accomplishments of those who fought for healthy air forty years ago, and recognize there is still work to be done."

==Hashtags==
See what people are saying about: [http://plus.google.com/explore/Airpollution #AirPollution], [http://plus.google.com/explore/AirQuality #AirQuality], [http://plus.google.com/explore/Smog #Smog], [http://plus.google.com/explore/CleanAir #CleanAir]

==News==
* [http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20150325/prenatal-exposure-to-pollutants-may-spell-trouble-for-kids Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Spell Trouble for Kids - WebMD 25march2015] "Exposure to common air pollutants before birth may make children more likely to have the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other thinking and behavioral problems, a small new study suggests."

* [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-government-launches-new-law-allowing-it-to-ban-half-the-private-cars-in-paris-10125695.html French government launches new law allowing it to ban half the private cars in Paris - The Independent 22march2015] "The government has triggered a pollution control law which allows it to ban half the private cars in the greater Paris area. ... The law, first triggered last year, allows the government to limit traffic if micro-particles in the atmosphere rise above 50 microgrammes a cubic metre."

* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/air-pollution-what-delhi-can-learn-from-beijing/article1-1325365.aspx Air pollution: What Delhi can learn from Beijing - hindustantimes 11march2015] "The problem is worst in northern China, where air pollution mainly caused by decades of reliance on coal has lowered life expectancy by an estimated 5.5 years ... Los Angeles was like Beijing and Delhi in 1948 with smog gripping the city almost every third day."

* [http://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/will-smog-in-china-spur-climate-solutions/ Will Smog in China Spur Climate Solutions? - Energy Institute at Haas, UC Berkeley 21april2014] "A soupy smog of particulates, ozone, sulfur and nitrogen oxides hangs over Beijing, Tianjin and other northern cities. ... the lifespans of people who live in these cities fall. The primary culprits for much of the air pollution are the coal-fired power plants, which produce roughly 80 percent of China’s electricity." [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/HyfEM3ETetp AAFrank comment 03july2014] "Solutions ... renewable electric energy ... electrical energy storage ... use fossil material to make replacements for wood ... replant the forests ...plug-in hybrid electric cars ... biofuel "

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'''See more about:''' [[Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity]], [[renewable energy]], [[Zero Emission Vehicles]]

Air Pollution

2015-03-28T00:16:06Z

BruceThomas: /* Videos */

Air Pollution

2015-03-27T15:33:19Z

BruceThomas:

Zero Emission Vehicles

2015-03-26T19:50:58Z

BruceThomas: Fuel Cell Vehicles section

{{Education}}

Zero-emission vehicles, or ZEVs are vehicles that produce no tailpipe pollutants. Ideally the ZEVs should be powered from zero emission fuel sources (e.g. [[electric fuel]] produced from [[renewable energy]] sources such as solar, wind, hydro or geothermal). Programs to increase use of ZEVs are being pursued to help reduce air pollution problems.

==Organizations==
* [http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/zevprog.htm Zero Emission Vehicle Program - Air Resources Board, California EPA] "Mobile sources account for well over half of the emissions which contribute to ozone and particulate matter and nearly 40 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in California. In order to meet California's health based air quality standards and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, the cars we drive and the fuel we use must be transformed away from petroleum. ARB has adopted a new approach on passenger vehicles ... to support and accelerate the numbers of plug-in hybrids and zero-emission vehicles in California."

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_sort=video_date_uploaded&search_query=zero+emissions+vehicle+zev zero emissions vehicle zev - YouTube search]

==Hashtags==
See what people are saying about: [http://plus.google.com/explore/ZeroEmissionVehicles #ZeroEmissionVehicles], [http://plus.google.com/explore/Zev #ZEV]

==News==
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-government-launches-new-law-allowing-it-to-ban-half-the-private-cars-in-paris-10125695.html French government launches new law allowing it to ban half the private cars in Paris - The Independent 22march2015] During periods of air pollution crisis the Franch government triggers a pollution control law which allows it to ban half the private cars in the greater Paris area.

* 2015.02.05 - [http://www.airqualitynews.com/2015/02/05/london-cab-drivers-call-for-electric-taxi-charging-network/ London cab drivers call for electric taxi charging network | AirQualityNews 05feb2015] "London cab drivers are urging the Mayor to establish a network of 500 electric and hybrid vehicle rapid charge points for the sole use of taxis in a bid to boost the capital’s air quality. ... and boosting electric vehicle uptake in London’s taxi and private hire industry."

* [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/HyfEM3ETetp Will Smog in China Spur Climate Solutions? - AAFrank comment at Google+ 03july2014], [http://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi/posts/1451683625093092 AAFrank comment at Facebook 06aug2014] Solutions include more use of plug-in hybrid vehicles, renewable energy and biofuels.

* [http://wpri.com/2014/05/29/ri-mass-unveil-plan-for-clean-car-campaign/ RI, Mass. unveil plan for clean car campaign | wpri.com 29may2014] Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont, California and New York are working together to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the nation’s roads by 2025.

==PHEVs==
* [http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/consumer_info/advanced_clean_cars/consumer_acc.htm California's Advanced Clean Cars program - Air Resources Board, California EPA] Ultra-low emission PHEVs are typically classified together with the zero emissions vehicles for regulatory purposes.

* [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/5qroMC91CYn Plug-In Hybrids Are Not Gasmobiles - AAFrank comment at Google+ 04jan2015], [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/5qroMC91CYn AAFrank comment at Facebook 04jan2015] PHEVs produce zero emissions during all-electric driving and produce ultra-low emissions when driving on liquid biofuel.

==Fuel Cell Vehicles==
Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are often misclassified as ZEVs. FCVs use hydrogen fuel made primarily from fossil natural gas, so emissions are produced when the hydrogen fuel is made. Thus, all FCVs on the road today are actually fossil fuel vehicles that should be held responsible for the pollution released during production of their hydrogen fuel.

* 2015.03.10 - [http://gas2.org/2015/03/10/vancouver-ends-hydrogen-bus-program-amid-high-costs/ Vancouver Ends Hydrogen Bus Program Amid High Costs - Gas 2]

* 2014.08.05 - [http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/08/05/3467115/tesla-toyota-hydrogen-cars-batteries/ Why Hydrogen Cars Can't Compete With Pure Electric Cars | ThinkProgress] See also: [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/6QGRmALkbKS comment by AAFrank].

See more about: [[Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity]], [[Air Pollution]], [[Renewable energy]], [[electric fuel]], [[biofuel]]

Air Pollution

2015-03-26T00:56:29Z

BruceThomas: transition to ZEVs

{{Education}}

Air pollution from burning of fossil fuels causes health problems, acid rain, and [[climate change]]. A transition to a new generation of [[Zero Emission Vehicles|zero emission vehicles]] (ZEVs) is underway to help solve these problems.

==Organizations==
* [http://cleanair.london/ Clean Air in London] Campaigning to achieve urgently and sustainably compliance with World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality throughout London

* [http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8394.html Controlling Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation] "Motor vehicles are significant sources of pollution that can damage the environment and pose public health issues. ... Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons are released when fuel is burned in an internal combustion engine and when air/fuel residuals are emitted through the vehicle tailpipe. ... The pollutants in vehicle emissions are known to damage lung tissue, and can lead to and aggravate respiratory diseases, such as asthma. Motor vehicle pollution also contributes to the formation of acid rain and adds to the greenhouse gases that cause climate change."

* [http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/clean-vehicles/vehicles-air-pollution-and-human-health#.VRLRCvnF98E Vehicles, Air Pollution, and Human Health - Union of Concerned Scientists] "Nearly one half of all Americans — an estimated 150 million — live in areas that don’t meet federal air quality standards. Passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks are the main sources of this pollution, which includes ozone, particulate matter, and other smog-forming emissions."

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=air+pollution&search_sort=video_date_uploaded air pollution - YouTube search] See the latest videos.

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6X2uwlQGQM Chai Jing's review: Under the Dome – Investigating China’s Smog 柴静雾霾调查：穹顶之下 - YouTube 01march2015] "Former celebrity TV anchor Chai Jing ... launched this 1 hour 40 minute documentary about China’s smog: what is smog? Where does it come from? What do we do from here?"

==Hashtags==
See what people are saying about: [http://plus.google.com/explore/Airpollution #AirPollution], [http://plus.google.com/explore/AirQuality #AirQuality], [http://plus.google.com/explore/Smog #Smog], [http://plus.google.com/explore/CleanAir #CleanAir]

==News==
* [http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20150325/prenatal-exposure-to-pollutants-may-spell-trouble-for-kids Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Spell Trouble for Kids - WebMD 25march2015] "Exposure to common air pollutants before birth may make children more likely to have the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other thinking and behavioral problems, a small new study suggests."

* [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-government-launches-new-law-allowing-it-to-ban-half-the-private-cars-in-paris-10125695.html French government launches new law allowing it to ban half the private cars in Paris - The Independent 22march2015] "The government has triggered a pollution control law which allows it to ban half the private cars in the greater Paris area. ... The law, first triggered last year, allows the government to limit traffic if micro-particles in the atmosphere rise above 50 microgrammes a cubic metre."

* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/air-pollution-what-delhi-can-learn-from-beijing/article1-1325365.aspx Air pollution: What Delhi can learn from Beijing - hindustantimes 11march2015] "The problem is worst in northern China, where air pollution mainly caused by decades of reliance on coal has lowered life expectancy by an estimated 5.5 years ... Los Angeles was like Beijing and Delhi in 1948 with smog gripping the city almost every third day."

* [http://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/will-smog-in-china-spur-climate-solutions/ Will Smog in China Spur Climate Solutions? - Energy Institute at Haas, UC Berkeley 21april2014] "A soupy smog of particulates, ozone, sulfur and nitrogen oxides hangs over Beijing, Tianjin and other northern cities. ... the lifespans of people who live in these cities fall. The primary culprits for much of the air pollution are the coal-fired power plants, which produce roughly 80 percent of China’s electricity." [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/HyfEM3ETetp AAFrank comment 03july2014] "Solutions ... renewable electric energy ... electrical energy storage ... use fossil material to make replacements for wood ... replant the forests ...plug-in hybrid electric cars ... biofuel "

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'''See more about:''' [[Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity]], [[Zero Emission Vehicles]]

Air Pollution

2015-03-26T00:42:22Z

BruceThomas: set up page

{{Education}}

Air pollution from burning of fossil fuels causes health problems, acid rain, and [[climate change]].

==Organizations==
* [http://cleanair.london/ Clean Air in London] Campaigning to achieve urgently and sustainably compliance with World Health Organisation guidelines for air quality throughout London

* [http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8394.html Controlling Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation] "Motor vehicles are significant sources of pollution that can damage the environment and pose public health issues. ... Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons are released when fuel is burned in an internal combustion engine and when air/fuel residuals are emitted through the vehicle tailpipe. ... The pollutants in vehicle emissions are known to damage lung tissue, and can lead to and aggravate respiratory diseases, such as asthma. Motor vehicle pollution also contributes to the formation of acid rain and adds to the greenhouse gases that cause climate change."

* [http://www.ucsusa.org/our-work/clean-vehicles/vehicles-air-pollution-and-human-health#.VRLRCvnF98E Vehicles, Air Pollution, and Human Health - Union of Concerned Scientists] "Nearly one half of all Americans — an estimated 150 million — live in areas that don’t meet federal air quality standards. Passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks are the main sources of this pollution, which includes ozone, particulate matter, and other smog-forming emissions."

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=air+pollution&search_sort=video_date_uploaded air pollution - YouTube search] See the latest videos.

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6X2uwlQGQM Chai Jing's review: Under the Dome – Investigating China’s Smog 柴静雾霾调查：穹顶之下 - YouTube 01march2015] "Former celebrity TV anchor Chai Jing ... launched this 1 hour 40 minute documentary about China’s smog: what is smog? Where does it come from? What do we do from here?"

==Hashtags==
See what people are saying about: [http://plus.google.com/explore/Airpollution #AirPollution], [http://plus.google.com/explore/AirQuality #AirQuality], [http://plus.google.com/explore/Smog #Smog], [http://plus.google.com/explore/CleanAir #CleanAir]

==News==
* [http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20150325/prenatal-exposure-to-pollutants-may-spell-trouble-for-kids Prenatal Exposure to Pollutants May Spell Trouble for Kids - WebMD 25march2015] "Exposure to common air pollutants before birth may make children more likely to have the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other thinking and behavioral problems, a small new study suggests."

* [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-government-launches-new-law-allowing-it-to-ban-half-the-private-cars-in-paris-10125695.html French government launches new law allowing it to ban half the private cars in Paris - The Independent 22march2015] "The government has triggered a pollution control law which allows it to ban half the private cars in the greater Paris area. ... The law, first triggered last year, allows the government to limit traffic if micro-particles in the atmosphere rise above 50 microgrammes a cubic metre."

* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/air-pollution-what-delhi-can-learn-from-beijing/article1-1325365.aspx Air pollution: What Delhi can learn from Beijing - hindustantimes 11march2015] "The problem is worst in northern China, where air pollution mainly caused by decades of reliance on coal has lowered life expectancy by an estimated 5.5 years ... Los Angeles was like Beijing and Delhi in 1948 with smog gripping the city almost every third day."

* [http://energyathaas.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/will-smog-in-china-spur-climate-solutions/ Will Smog in China Spur Climate Solutions? - Energy Institute at Haas, UC Berkeley 21april2014] "A soupy smog of particulates, ozone, sulfur and nitrogen oxides hangs over Beijing, Tianjin and other northern cities. ... the lifespans of people who live in these cities fall. The primary culprits for much of the air pollution are the coal-fired power plants, which produce roughly 80 percent of China’s electricity." [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/HyfEM3ETetp AAFrank comment 03july2014] "Solutions ... renewable electric energy ... electrical energy storage ... use fossil material to make replacements for wood ... replant the forests ...plug-in hybrid electric cars ... biofuel "

<br>
'''See more about:''' [[Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity]], [[Zero Emission Vehicles]]

Zero Emission Vehicles

2015-03-26T00:37:35Z

BruceThomas: link to Air Pollution, added hashtags

{{Education}}

Zero-emission vehicles, or ZEVs are vehicles that produce no tailpipe pollutants. Ideally the ZEVs should be powered from zero emission fuel sources (e.g. [[electric fuel]] produced from [[renewable energy]] sources such as solar, wind, hydro or geothermal). Programs to increase use of ZEVs are being pursued to help reduce air pollution problems.

==Organizations==
* [http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/zevprog.htm Zero Emission Vehicle Program - Air Resources Board, California EPA] "Mobile sources account for well over half of the emissions which contribute to ozone and particulate matter and nearly 40 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions in California. In order to meet California's health based air quality standards and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, the cars we drive and the fuel we use must be transformed away from petroleum. ARB has adopted a new approach on passenger vehicles ... to support and accelerate the numbers of plug-in hybrids and zero-emission vehicles in California."

==Videos==
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_sort=video_date_uploaded&search_query=zero+emissions+vehicle+zev zero emissions vehicle zev - YouTube search]

==Hashtags==
See what people are saying about: [http://plus.google.com/explore/ZeroEmissionVehicles #ZeroEmissionVehicles], [http://plus.google.com/explore/Zev #ZEV]

==News==
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-government-launches-new-law-allowing-it-to-ban-half-the-private-cars-in-paris-10125695.html French government launches new law allowing it to ban half the private cars in Paris - The Independent 22march2015] During periods of air pollution crisis the Franch government triggers a pollution control law which allows it to ban half the private cars in the greater Paris area.

* 2015.02.05 - [http://www.airqualitynews.com/2015/02/05/london-cab-drivers-call-for-electric-taxi-charging-network/ London cab drivers call for electric taxi charging network | AirQualityNews 05feb2015] "London cab drivers are urging the Mayor to establish a network of 500 electric and hybrid vehicle rapid charge points for the sole use of taxis in a bid to boost the capital’s air quality. ... and boosting electric vehicle uptake in London’s taxi and private hire industry."

* [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/HyfEM3ETetp Will Smog in China Spur Climate Solutions? - AAFrank comment at Google+ 03july2014], [http://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi/posts/1451683625093092 AAFrank comment at Facebook 06aug2014] Solutions include more use of plug-in hybrid vehicles, renewable energy and biofuels.

* [http://wpri.com/2014/05/29/ri-mass-unveil-plan-for-clean-car-campaign/ RI, Mass. unveil plan for clean car campaign | wpri.com 29may2014] Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont, California and New York are working together to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the nation’s roads by 2025.

==PHEVs==
* [http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/consumer_info/advanced_clean_cars/consumer_acc.htm California's Advanced Clean Cars program - Air Resources Board, California EPA] Ultra-low emission PHEVs are typically classified together with the zero emissions vehicles for regulatory purposes.

* [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/5qroMC91CYn Plug-In Hybrids Are Not Gasmobiles - AAFrank comment at Google+ 04jan2015], [http://plus.google.com/+AndrewAlfonsoFrank/posts/5qroMC91CYn AAFrank comment at Facebook 04jan2015] PHEVs produce zero emissions during all-electric driving and produce ultra-low emissions when driving on liquid biofuel.

See more about: [[Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity]], [[Air Pollution]], [[Renewable energy]], [[electric fuel]], [[biofuel]]

Why Vehicles Need to use Electricity

2015-03-26T00:24:28Z

BruceThomas: links to Air Pollution, Zero Emission Vehicles

{{Education}}
<br>
===Electric vehicles fueled from renewable energy sources can help to reduce climate change.===

'''Additional benefits include lower fuel costs, local energy sources and greater energy security.'''
<br><br>
1. [[Peak oil|Peak oil and increasing gasoline prices]]. The world is nearing the time of peak oil production. As easily recovered oil reserves are depleted the future production of oil is turning to difficult, dirty and expensive fossil fuel sources such as deep ocean, hydraulic fracturing and tar sands.

2. [[Climate change]]. Burning gasoline and diesel as transportation fuels produces carbon dioxide CO2 pollution, a greenhouse gas that is causing global climate change. Thus, even if we can squeeze a bit more oil from the ground it would be better for the health of the planet if we left the fossil fuel in the ground and fueled our economy from alternative energy sources.

3. [[Renewable energy]]. At present most of our electricity is produced from burning coal which also releases CO2 pollution. We should transition to renewable, sustainable energy sources such as wind and solar for our electric power generation. This will allow our electric cars to be fueled from clean green power sources in the future.

4. [[Smart grid]]. A smart electrical grid enables instantaneous communication between electrical producers and electrical consumers to enhance the efficiency and stability of the system. Smart home appliances (e.g. refrigerator, dishwasher, clothes washing machine) could be designed to turn off at critical moments when needed to help avert a potential power brownout or blackout.

5. [[Vehicle-to-grid]]. Electric vehicles that are plugged in for recharging can help to stabilize a smart electrical grid by occasionally feeding power back into the grid when needed to help prevent a brownout or blackout. Power stored in electric vehicle batteries can also be used to "level" the electric energy available when the sun is not shining on the solar cells and the wind is not blowing to turn the wind power turbines.

6. [[Vehicle-to-house]]. Wherever electricity prices are different at peak and non-peak times the electric vehicle battery can be charged using less expensive non-peak power and then used to reduce household consumption of expensive electricity at peak times. When the electric grid fails (e.g. due to natural disaster) then electric cars can be used temporarily to power our houses. This could also be used on a continuing basis to provide electricity in remote locations such as camping bases and military bases.

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'''See more about:''' [[Air Pollution]], [[Zero Emission Vehicles]]