Electric Cars: Can we charge our way to a carbon-free future? Lewis Mills Public Counsel Missouri Office of the Public Counsel June 7, 2010

2 The premise of our panel. Electric vehicles are moving rapidly from prototypes to the American marketplace. Regulators, utilities and third-party providers will face new challenges in shaping demand peaks, distribution systems and even generation as they attempt to power America's emergence in carbon-free transportation.

3 Reasons to be cautious. Cost Range Fear of change Inertia Charging

4 Charging a Nissan Leaf

5 Chevy Volt home charging station

6 Nissan Leaf dash

7 Illustrative charging times

8 Some low-cost actions Smart chargers, not smart meters Time of Use rates Utility direct control

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