Abstract
Engineers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) Vehicle Testing and Integration Facility (VTIF) are developing strategies to address two separate but equally crucial areas of research: meeting the demands of electric vehicle (EV) grid integration and minimizing fuel consumption related to vehicle climate control. Dedicated to renewable and energy-efficient solutions, the VTIF showcases technologies and systems designed to increase the viability of sustainably powered vehicles. NREL researchers instrument every class of on-road vehicle, conduct hardware and software validation for EV components and accessories, and develop analysis tools and technology for the Department of Energy, other government agencies, and industry partners.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 4 |
State | Published - 2015 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/BR-5400-63744
Keywords
- electric vehicle grid integration
- passenger thermal comfort
- PEV
- plug-in electric vehicles
- smart grids
- vehicle climate control
- Vehicle Testing and Integration Facility
- VTIF