Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2009

In the companion working paper, the authors examined the potential economic implications of using plug-in vehicle batteries to store grid electricity generated at off-peak hours for off-vehicle use during peak hours. Test current profile used to simulate driving day for cells showing all trips. Peterson et al. CEIC-09-02). CEIC-09-03).

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PHEV Li-ion Grid Lithium Ion 265

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2009

However, in a companion paper assessing the economics of V2G for consumers, they also concluded that the maximum annual profit for a PHEV owner to engage in V2G (~$10-$120) would likely prove insufficient to encourage use of the battery pack for grid electricity storage and later off-vehicle use. Peterson et al. CEIC-09-02).

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PHEV Li-ion Grid Lithium Ion 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Whereas the lithium-ion battery in the Vision S 500 Plug-in Hybrid was placed behind the rear seats, the electric storage unit is now located under the rear seat in the F 800 Style. The tanks can store up to 5.2 kilograms of the gaseous fuel, which is enough for a range of almost 600 kilometers (373 miles). Range on Map.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Fuel 186