Abstract
This fact sheet highlights the Toyota Prius plug-in HEV, a plug-in hybrid electric car in the advanced technology vehicle fleet at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). In partnership with the University of Colorado, NREL uses the vehicle for grid-integration studies and for testing new hardware and charge-management algorithms. NREL's advanced technology vehicle fleet featurespromising technologies to increase efficiency and reduce emissions without sacrificing safety or comfort. The fleet serves as a technology showcase, helping visitors learn about innovative vehicles that are available today or are in development. Vehicles in the fleet are representative of current, advanced, prototype, and emerging technologies.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| State | Published - 2011 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/FS-5400-52045
Keywords
- advanced technology vehicle fleet
- charge-management algorithms
- grid integration
- plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV)
- Toyota Prius
