June 2009
Alternate Route:
Electrifying the Transportation Sector
Potential Impacts of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
on New York State’s Electricity System
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Contents
I.
Executive Summary.................. 4
II.
PHEV Characteristics ............... 5
III. PHEV Impact on the Grid ......... 9
IV. Retail Ratemaking and Smart Grid
Policies for PHEVs can Impact Grid
Utilization........................................... 11
The purpose of this report is to
review the potential impact of Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
technology on grid operations and
electricity system planning in New
York State.
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Figures
Figure 1. Average American Daily Vehicle Travel.......................................................................... 5
Figure 2. U.S. Daily Driving Patterns.............................................................................................. 6
Figure 3. PHEV Daily Charging Availability Profile......................................................................... 7
Figure 4. Possible PHEV Charging Profiles ................................................................................... 7
Figure 5. PHEV Charging Profile and Wind Power ........................................................................ 8
Figure 6. ORNL Forecast of PHEV Market Share.......................................................................... 9
Tables
Table 1. Electricity Consumption and Required Battery Capacity for a PHEV33 .......................... 5
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I.
Executive