Electricity

Male and female electrical plugs, close-up, side view

Male and female electrical plugs, close-up, side view

Production methods, total grid capacity, and time-of-day charging impacts on the utility sector are studied in this research area. Vehicle-to-grid recharging methods and policies are evaluated and optimized, and research is conducted on consumer behavior and preferences for electric drive attributes, including all-electric range and charging time. This research area has a strong collaboration with the UC Davis Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Research Center.

Research Leaders: Tom Turrentine, Ken Kurani, Gil Tal, Chris Yang