2012 IURPA / SCRPA / SURPA Conference June 13, 2012 New Orleans Electric Vehicles Charging Stations A New Frontier for Electrical Distribution

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CHANGE IS COMING ! A New Frontier

What gives the electric vehicle such a potential ?  No fossil fuels  No emissions  High Efficiency  Smart Grid Technology  Communications

What are the problems involved with implementation of electric vehicles Batteries Distribution Network Cost Paradigm Shift A New Frontier

PARADIGM SHIFT A New Frontier

Charging Stations throughout the USA

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A New Frontier Electric Vehicles have been around a long time

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NOVI, Mich., June 11, /PRNewswire/ -- The electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) industry is growing. By 2017 it is estimated that $4.3 billion will be spent on EV charging equipment. With the number of electric charging stations continuing to grow and tremendous investments in new technology – such as a recent funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy A New Frontier

Level 1 - Plugs in to 110 V Level 2- Plugs in to V (220 V nominal) Level 3- Plugs in to 440 V The higher the level, the quicker the vehicle charges. The Level 1 and Level 2 chargers are typical for home use. Level 2 charging stations will be found at retail stores, restaurants and mall. Level 3 are close to being commercial. They are being targeted for quick charge at gas stations. A New Frontier

SMART GRID HYPE is helping the electrical vehicle technology

Presently 99% of the charging stations are free You can carry a plug with you to charge your car just about anywhere Charging Stations have a relatively large amount of copper Charging Stations are being put in just about everywhere A New Frontier

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