Power 的to Change Plug-in Electric Vehicle Update.pptxVIP

City of AtlantaMayor’s Office of SustainabilityPower to Change: Plug-in Electric Vehicle Update Presented to: Speaker David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives June 21, 2011 1 2 Types of Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles on the Road Description Hybrid Electric Vehicles Hybrid electric vehicles use a small electric battery to supplement the standard internal combustion engine, providing increased fuel efficiency. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Plug-in hybrids can run on electric power only up to about 40 mph, at which time the internal combustion engine takes over. It is possible to use only the electric system to commute around a city and not engage the internal combustion engine. Extended Range Electric Vehicle Extended range electric vehicles have a small battery that powers the drive train. The battery typically has a range of about 40 miles. After the battery is exhausted a gas engine powers a generator, which in turn charges the battery. Battery Electric Vehicles Battery electric vehicles are all electric, have no internal combustion engine and are totally dependent on plugging into the electric power grid. They accommodate a ranges of 80-100 plus miles per charge. Chevy Volt Nissan LEAF Ford Focus Electric Ford Fusion Hybrid Toyota Prius Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Wheego LiFe 3 Cost of Vehicle, Distance per Charge, Time to Charge? Type Ranges Toyota Prius Plug-in 20 miles on battery; 300+ with gas motor GM Volt 40 miles on battery; 300+ with battery and gasoline generator Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus Electric Approx. 100 miles Charger Type Time Level 1 (120 Volts) 8-12 hours Level 2 (240 Volts) 4-6 hours Direct Current Fast Charge (480 Volts) 80% charge in about 30 minutes Car Cost (MSRP) Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid $27,000 GM Volt $40,280 Ford Focus Electric $34,250 Nissan Leaf $32,780 4 PEVs Meet the Needs of Most Commuters 85% of people commute 50 miles or less roundtrip per day to work Source: US Department of Transportat