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 automotive industry professionals for the past ten years. Since 2006, he has developed and delivered curriculum for Perfect Sky, Inc. throughout the US and Canada. He also consults to community colleges that are integrating hybrid and electric vehicle technology into their curricula. Jack writes about hybrid technology, regulatory issues, and sustainable mobility for Green Car Congress, and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Previously, Jack developed and taught courses on hybrid and electric vehicles, air/fuel systems, OBD-II self-diagnostic systems, and emission control systems. He received his M.Sc. in Engineering from Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden.

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Testimonial

"Great means of accomplishing training while travel budgets are tight. I didn't seem to lose much by being physically absent. (I) liked the session times and ability to stay home to learn the material. This was my first webinar, but probably not my last. Very interesting format with a lot going for it."
Jason Osborn
Design Engineer, Sr
Bobcat Company
Fees: $255 SAE Members*: $204 - $230
* The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process.  Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10%
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