electric cars: can we charge our way to a carbon-free future? lewis mills public counsel missouri...
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Electric Cars: Can we charge our way to a carbon-free future?
Lewis MillsPublic Counsel
Missouri Office of the Public Counsel
June 7, 2010
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The premise of our panel.
Electric vehicles are moving rapidly from prototypes to the American marketplace.
Regulators, utilities and third-party providers will face new challenges in shaping demand peaks, distribution
systems and even generation as they attempt to power America's emergence in
carbon-free transportation.
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Reasons to be cautious.
Cost Range Fear of change Inertia Charging
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Charging a Nissan Leaf
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Chevy Volt home charging station
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Nissan Leaf dash
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Illustrative charging times
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Some low-cost actions
Smart chargers, not smart meters Time of Use rates Utility direct control
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Contact Information
Office of Public Counsel Governor Office Bldg., Suite 650 P.O. Box 2230 Jefferson City, MO 65102-2230 Phone: 573-751-4857 Fax: 573-751-5562 Toll-free: 866-922-2959 http://www.opc.mo.gov/