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Companies like Hawaiian Electric and Xcel Energy continue to pursue electric vehicle (EV) projects.
According to the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), as of Dec. 31, 2019, almost 1.5 million EVs were on U.S. roads, with the EV share of new car sales growing to 5.1% in December 2019.
As noted on the Alternative Fuels Data Center webpage, plug-in EVs (PEVs) — which the site noted is the collective term for plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) and all-electric vehicles — are capable of drawing electricity from off-board electrical power sources and storing it in batteries.
Many PEV owners opt to do most of their charging at home, or at fleet facilities, in the case of commercially owned fleets, the site noted. While some employers offer access to charging at the workplace, in many cities, PEV drivers also have access to public charging stations in such places as shopping centers, public parking garages and lots, as well as hotels and businesses, the site noted. With charging infrastructure rapidly expanding, drivers are provided with the convenience, range, and confidence to meet more of their transportation needs with PEVs, according to the site.
T&D World compiled the accompanying photos and text from companies working on EV initiatives.