PHEVs: On the Road to Being Part of the Distribution System?

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Table of Contents
Energy Insights Opinion
In This Report
- Brief Description of the Solution
Situation Overview
- Washington Politics
- Automakers Coming On Board Following Grassroots Initiatives
- Figure: Consumer Reasons for Not Buying a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
- Figure: PHEV Using A123Systems' Lithium-Ion Battery Visits the White House, February 2007
- Table: Selected Automakers' PHEV Development Plans
- Battery Technology Limitations: The 800 Pound Gorilla
- Table: Comparison of NiMH and Li-ion Batteries
  - PHEV Conversion Systems Serve as Battery Test Beds
  - Table: Selected PHEV Battery Conversions
  - Figure: Display for Toyota Prius with Hybrids Plus Conversion
- Opportunities and Challenges for Electric Utilities
  - Utilities Look To PHEVs for Using Off-Peak Power
  - Figure: Google' s PHEV Recharging Center
  - Vehicle-to-Grid Opportunities and Challenges
Future Outlook
Essential Guidance
- Actions to Consider
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- Related Research
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  - Other Research
- Synopsis