Acronyms and Abbreviations Introduction Summary Overview of Electric Vehicles Types of Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Hybrid Electric Vehicles Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles The History of Electric Vehicles Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles Why this Report Focuses on PHEVs PHEV Business Drivers High Gasoline Prices Climate Change National Security Fuel Economy Standards Government Initiatives Barriers to PHEV Development Battery Issues Public Charging Market Acceptance How Will PHEVs Impact the Electric Industry? Load Impacts Emissions Impacts Economic Impacts Vehicle-to-Grid Power Getting Ready for PHEVs The Current Status of PHEVs Preparing the Electric Industry for PHEVs Utility Activities to Prepare the Grid for PHEVs Austin Energy DTE Energy Duke Energy EPRI Pacific Gas & Electric PEPCO San Diego Gas & Electric Seattle City Light Southern California Edison Xcel Energy Glossary
