Characterizing Consumers’ Interest in and Infrastructure Expectations for Electric Vehicles: Research Design and Survey Results

Additionally, EPRI envisions that the combined survey responses will provide a rich source of data to address issues related to preparing electric utilities as they accommodate PHEVs and other types of electric vehicles.

EPRI has been at the forefront in characterizing how PHEVs—and electric vehicles in general— will affect the electricity sector. Much of that research concerns understanding critical features and operating characteristics of the batteries used in electric vehicles. Those factors will influence when and where PHEV owners are likely to recharge their vehicles. Those choices will influence the design and operation of the electricity infrastructure, the cost of recharging, the overall economy, and environmental quality....(Read more...)