The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. Our staff are located in three major EPRI locations: Palo Alto, California, Knoxville, Tennessee and Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as in laboratories and smaller research offices across the globe
With a staff of recognized industry experts, EPRI has established itself as a thought leader in the electric sector worldwide. The organization is recognized for developing and demonstrating innovative technologies, analyzing and enhancing current technologies, as well as seeking alternative methods to produce and deliver electricity.
Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEVs) are a key research topic for EPRI. In fact, EPRI has been conducting research and development on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for more than 30 years. EPRI was the first research organization to look at the challenges faced with plug-in electric vehicles and the conducted the milestone assessment, with the Natural Resources Defense Council, to analyze the environmental impacts of electric transportation in the United States. Click here to download this report, within two volumes: Technical Reports 1015325 and Technical Report 1015326. |
