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Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PHEV)

1AmpleWorld's PHEV offering:

Pure Electric Vehicle for the first portion of vehicle range before an internal combustion engine takes over the propulsion of the vehicle
Bridge technology - evolving from internal combustion engines to battery electric vehicles (BEV)

What is a plug-in electric vehicle?
“Plug-in electric vehicles,” like all electric drive vehicles, use electricity to move vehicle's wheels. Some, or all, of that electricity comes from the grid — from “plugging in”. Currently, only hybrid electric vehicles are on the road (for example Toyota Prius) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles are the natural progression on the product life cycle.

How do they work?
Plug-in electric vehicles come in many forms, or configurations. With battery electric vehicles, all of the electricity comes from the grid. Hybrids with plug-in capability use a combination of grid electricity, regenerative energy from braking, and power from another onboard source, such as an internal combustion engine or fuel cell.

In addition, plug-in hybrids can be configured to operate serially, or in a blended fashion. In a serial configuration, the vehicle runs on electricity alone at some points, like starting, and uses its other power source alone at others, for example, when accelerating. Alternatively, a plug-in hybrid may be configured for blended operation, i.e., the battery and the conventional engine operate together.

An extended-range battery electric vehicle uses an internal combustion engine or fuel cell to recharge the battery, but not to move the wheels.

In addition to the variety of ways that plug-in technology can be configured, it can also be applied to a variety of vehicles. Plug-in electric vehicles are being developed and used in diverse applications - including commuter buses and utility trucks, full sized passenger cars, high performance roadsters and low-speed vehicles.

Why do we need them?
Plug-in vehicles are an important part of a climate change strategy. Displacing petroleum with electricity reduces emissions from the transportation sector. Even with today's mix of grid electricity sources, which is dominated by coal, the use of grid power instead of petroleum is a net benefit for the environment. As grid-power becomes even cleaner over time, the greenhouse gas reduction and other air quality benefits of plug-in vehicles will be even greater.

What are we doing to bring them into the market?
The private and public sectors are working to accelerate the commercialization of plug-in options throughout the transportation sector. Major vehicle manufacturers and battery companies, as well as small start ups, are racing to make the necessary technology advances. The US federal government is supporting research, development and deployment. US state and local government entities are implementing programs and incentives for plug-in vehicles. A continuing commitment to, and support for, industry and government efforts can increase the electrification of transportation and move the World toward a sustainable transportation sector, that invigorates, not undermines, our environment or our economy.

Advantages of Plug-in Vehicles:

Reduced fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions
Powered by electric energy, resulting in significantly lower total GHG emissions and other pollutants for "well-to-wheels" driving
Allows for use of 100% renewable energy from Solar, Wind, or other renewables
Optimized fuel efficiency and performance
Recovered energy from regenerative braking
Unchanged gas station infrastructure
Grid connection potential
“Home based” battery recharging at a fraction of the cost of petroleum equivalent
Pure zero emission capability
Even lower fueling costs compared to battery sustaining hybrids
Possible use in secondary markets for used batteries and reduced waste

Challenges:

Cost and complexity of two powertrains
Component availability—batteries, powertrains, power electronics
Higher initial cost
Cost of batteries and battery replacement
Added weight

More information here.

Some contents courtesy of Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)


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BEV PHEV Sustainability Renewable Solar Power Wind Power	Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PHEV) 1AmpleWorld's PHEV offering: Pure Electric Vehicle for the first portion of vehicle range before an internal combustion engine takes over the propulsion of the vehicle Bridge technology - evolving from internal combustion engines to battery electric vehicles (BEV) What is a plug-in electric vehicle? “Plug-in electric vehicles,” like all electric drive vehicles, use electricity to move vehicle's wheels. Some, or all, of that electricity comes from the grid — from “plugging in”. Currently, only hybrid electric vehicles are on the road (for example Toyota Prius) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles are the natural progression on the product life cycle. How do they work? Plug-in electric vehicles come in many forms, or configurations. With battery electric vehicles, all of the electricity comes from the grid. Hybrids with plug-in capability use a combination of grid electricity, regenerative energy from braking, and power from another onboard source, such as an internal combustion engine or fuel cell. In addition, plug-in hybrids can be configured to operate serially, or in a blended fashion. In a serial configuration, the vehicle runs on electricity alone at some points, like starting, and uses its other power source alone at others, for example, when accelerating. Alternatively, a plug-in hybrid may be configured for blended operation, i.e., the battery and the conventional engine operate together. An extended-range battery electric vehicle uses an internal combustion engine or fuel cell to recharge the battery, but not to move the wheels. In addition to the variety of ways that plug-in technology can be configured, it can also be applied to a variety of vehicles. Plug-in electric vehicles are being developed and used in diverse applications - including commuter buses and utility trucks, full sized passenger cars, high performance roadsters and low-speed vehicles. Why do we need them? Plug-in vehicles are an important part of a climate change strategy. Displacing petroleum with electricity reduces emissions from the transportation sector. Even with today's mix of grid electricity sources, which is dominated by coal, the use of grid power instead of petroleum is a net benefit for the environment. As grid-power becomes even cleaner over time, the greenhouse gas reduction and other air quality benefits of plug-in vehicles will be even greater. What are we doing to bring them into the market? The private and public sectors are working to accelerate the commercialization of plug-in options throughout the transportation sector. Major vehicle manufacturers and battery companies, as well as small start ups, are racing to make the necessary technology advances. The US federal government is supporting research, development and deployment. US state and local government entities are implementing programs and incentives for plug-in vehicles. A continuing commitment to, and support for, industry and government efforts can increase the electrification of transportation and move the World toward a sustainable transportation sector, that invigorates, not undermines, our environment or our economy. Advantages of Plug-in Vehicles: Reduced fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions Powered by electric energy, resulting in significantly lower total GHG emissions and other pollutants for "well-to-wheels" driving Allows for use of 100% renewable energy from Solar, Wind, or other renewables Optimized fuel efficiency and performance Recovered energy from regenerative braking Unchanged gas station infrastructure Grid connection potential “Home based” battery recharging at a fraction of the cost of petroleum equivalent Pure zero emission capability Even lower fueling costs compared to battery sustaining hybrids Possible use in secondary markets for used batteries and reduced waste Challenges: Cost and complexity of two powertrains Component availability—batteries, powertrains, power electronics Higher initial cost Cost of batteries and battery replacement Added weight More information here. Some contents courtesy of Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
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