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June 8, 14.00 hrs - 15.30 hrs
Title :
Integration of Plug-in-Vehicles in Distribution Networks. Contributions from 2 major EU FP7 projects: MERGE and G4V (Grid for Vehicles)
Convener :
Nikos Hatziargyriou, National Technical University of Athens (Greece)
Scope :
Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (EV, PHEV) have the potential to contribute significantly to solving future environmental and economic challenges of future mobility. A mass introduction of EV and PHEV will imply both, challenges and opportunities not only for the automotive industry but to a large extent also to the energy sector. A standardised infrastructure solution is needed to facilitate the mass roll out of EV and favour customer acceptance. There are two EU FP7 projects (MERGE and G4V) that are currently investigating the impact of a large-scale introduction of EVs, PHEVs on the EU electricity infrastructure while making use of the inherent opportunities that smart grid technologies offer. This Round Table will discuss and contrast the work conducted in the projects covering approaches and methodologies use needed to understand the effects of a mass introduction of electric mobility within an EU context.
Panelists :
Thomas Theisen, RWE, Germany
J P Lopez, INESC, Portugal
Paolo Scuro, ENEL, Italy
Ed Bower, Ricardo, UK
