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The EPRI Plug In Project

The Electric Power Research Institute currently has a plug in hybrid research project in partnership with Daemler Chrysler. The EPRI Plug in Hybrid program is entering an important stage as it broadens beyond the initial 5 vehicle prototype program and reaches out to fleet operators around the globe to increase the development and test program to a 30 Vehicle Fleet.

The objectives for this evaluation are:

Validate the PHEV Technology in a broad spectrum of operating environments

Enhance the energy management systems to maximize system performance in terms of fuel and emissions reduction

Establish a base of product champions
that will lead the market transformation effort

Demonstrate to public policy makers that a near term solution does exist to our energy security dilemma – electrifying transportation

Demonstrate that plugging in is a value added action

Although, Austin has made no firm commitment to join this program, there seems to be a growing sentiment that it may be appropriate.

posted by AE @ 1:09 PM