As many as one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) may be on US roadways within the decade. Of that, a new study projects nearly 70 percent will be located in regions served by the ISOs and RTOs. What are the technical hurdles and tools needed to foster the potential benefits of widespread use of PEVs? [...]

It is no longer a matter of if, but when electric vehicles (EVs) will be fully adopted by the market. In the US, identifying opportunities and implications for EV-to-grid integration is best evaluated from a system-wide perspective.

Smart grid investments are on the rise. Strategic choices are needed today for effective investment for the future. For smart grid, need to understand opportunities and barriers for full scale deployment and smarter messaging for consumers.