Plug-in Hybrids: Opportunities and Challenges Webinar
I.D. # C0905 Duration 2 Hours
The path to commercialization of plug-in hybrids is likely to require complex interactions between OEMs, battery manufacturers, electric utilities, and government, yet the plug-in hybrid is a still-developing technology. How do plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) differ from conventional hybrids? What are the advantages and challenges for vehicle manufacturers, public utilities, energy and environmental concerns, and end-users? What is the current state of plug-in hybrid development?

Those unfamiliar with PHEV or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, yet whose job will be impacted by plug-in hybrid vehicles in the future, will benefit from this two-hour webinar.

Learning Objectives
By connecting with this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Describe the relevant differences between plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and conventional hybrid vehicles
  • Identify fundamental charge-discharge strategies
  • Explain the performance demands placed on PHEV energy storage systems and development trends in energy storage
  • Recognize the enablers and barriers to mass commercialization of PHEVs
  • Summarize infrastructure requirements as well as supply-side and demand-side incentives
  • Explain the potential energy and emission benefits of PHEV and V2G synergies

Who Should Attend
This webinar will benefit automotive and commercial vehicle industry professionals who want to understand the rapidly-changing development of plug-in hybrids, as well as proposed legislation that may affect that development, and surrounding infrastructure that will play a supporting role in PHEV commercialization.
Seminar Content
  • Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) architectures
    • Gasoline-electric plug-in hybrids
    • Diesel-electric plug-in hybrids
    • Fuel cell plug-in hybrids
  • Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) charge-discharge strategies
    • Series plug-in hybrids
    • Parallel plug-in hybrids
    • Series-parallel plug-in hybrids
    • Charge-sustaining (CD) strategies
    • Charge-depleting (CD) strategies
    • Blended charge-discharge strategies
  • Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) energy storage systems
    • State of energy storage chemistries today
    • Influence of all-electric range
    • Influence of charge-discharge strategies
  • State of plug-in hybrid development today
    • Conversion of existing hybrid vehicles
    • Passenger and light-duty vehicles
    • Heavy-duty vehicles
  • Interaction between plug-in hybrids and the electrical grid
    • Charging considerations
    • Infrastructure considerations
    • PHEVs and grid demand
  • Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
    • How V2G works
    • State of V2G development today
    • What's needed to enable large-scale commercialization V2G
  • Government incentives toward development of PHEVs
    • Supply-side incentives
    • Demand-side incentives
Instructor(s): Jack Rosebro
Jack RosebroJack Rosebro has taught hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle technology to a wide variety of industry professionals for the past seven years. He consults, writes, and conducts training seminars for Perfect Sky, Inc. throughout North America and Europe. Jack also writes on sustainable mobility for Green Car Congress. He received his M.Sc. in Engineering from Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden.
Registration Information
Registration for this live webinar is available on a per-person basis, similar to purchasing a seat in a classroom. Participants attend an online session from work or home; anywhere with a PC with internet access (at least 56K) and a telephone. The fee includes one connection to the two hour conference call (toll free telephone number provided for U.S. and select countries*) and assigned personal ID number; one connection to SAE's online training center (via WebEx); and access to a secure course in the SAE Learning Center that contains the webinar presentations, class session recordings, supplemental materials, and assignments.

*Global toll-free telephone numbers are provided for many countries outside the U.S., but are limited to those on the WebEx call-in toll-free number list. Check here to see if your country has a global call-in toll free telephone number for this webinar. If your country is not listed, you may still connect to this webinar using the US/Canada Call-in toll number or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

NOTE: The live course presentation will be recorded and made available for 30 days to those who register by the deadline but are unable to attend on the date/time listed above.

Multiple Seat Discount - 50% off more than one!

  1. Register for this webinar at the list or member price and enjoy a 50% discount off the list price of the other hybrid webinars in this series (includes C0903, C0904, C0906).
  2. Register one individual at the full list or member price, then register as many additional employees at half off the list price. To receive the discount, register all individuals at the same time or mention the confirmation number for the first registrant. The offer is good for only the same webinar series and dates. All registrants will receive a personal account and opportunity for CEUs.
Registration by phone with SAE Customer Service is required to take advantage of these discounts.

Registrations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. the day before the start of the webinar. A full refund is issued if you notify SAE at least 14 days prior to the webinar start date. If canceled less than 14 days prior, the full fee is charged. Canceling may reduce group or multi-webinar discounts. For the SAE Member registration fees, member dues must be current. NOTE: SAE reserves the right to cancel webinars and cannot be held responsible for related costs incurred by registrants other than the registration fee.

Test your PC and connection to see if it meets the minimum system requirements for the WebEx online training center before you register. Go to http://developers.webex.com/api/jointest/index.php and follow the onscreen instructions for "Join Meeting Test".

Fees:     $245 SAE Members:     $225
                                                                                
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