The State of Electric Vehicles in Hawaii: 2016 Update

This report provides an update to the State of Electric Vehicles in Hawaii released in March 2015, a synopsis of the dynamic landscape between electrified transportation and renewable energy integration in Hawaii. Focus is placed on the interaction of passenger electric vehicles with an isolated grid characterized by exceptionally high levels of wind and solar energy. Related research and demonstration projects are summarized, and similarities and differences to national trends are highlighted. Contents include: EV adoption, fuel considerations, EV infrastructure, EV integration into the power system, and emissions.

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Supplemental Notes:
- This document was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
Corporate Authors:
University of Hawaii, Manoa

Hawaii Natural Energy Institute
1680 East West Road, POST 109
Honolulu, HI United States 96822

University of Central Florida, Cocoa

Florida Solar Energy Center
1679 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL United States 32922-5703

Electric Vehicle Transportation Center (EVTC)

University of Central Florida
1679 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL United States 32922-5703

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590
Authors:
- McKenzie, Katherine
Publication Date: 2016-7

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Digital/other
Features: Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
Pagination: 34p

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Electric power generation and transmission; Electric vehicles; Infrastructure; Passenger vehicles; Pollutants; Research projects; Trend (Statistics)
Geographic Terms: Hawaii
Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01608709
Record Type: Publication
Report/Paper Numbers: HI-09-16
Contract Numbers: 291166
Files: UTC, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
Created Date: Aug 17 2016 4:17PM