Full Title: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle R&D Plan
Author(s): E. Wall (Program Manager)
Publisher(s): USDOE, EREE
Publication Date: February 1, 2007
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Description (excerpt):
FCVT (FreedomCar & Vehicle Technologies Program) in consultation with industry and other appropriate DOE offices developed this R&D plan to accelerate the development and deployment of technologies critical for plug-in hybrid vehicles. This plan addresses all aspects of R&D from technology assessment through production readiness. The necessary development of batteries and electric drive components is described, including near- and mid-term R&D activities as well as long-term fundamental research. It also relies on analytical studies to quantify the potential national benefits of PHEVS, and the monitoring of global policy and technological developments to find opportunities for beneficial collaboration and stay aware of the latest advances from around the world.
This plan incorporates systems engineering and risk management to ensure that each activity progresses appropriately and resources are directed effectively. This process is summarized in the following major steps:
• Quantify the state-of-the-art (benchmark testing and global assessment),
• Determine component development requirements (vehicle simulation),
• Identify development paths to meet the requirements (gap analysis),
• Assess the risks (cost, technical and schedule) for each path, and
• Identify the best approaches and decision points (i.e., continue or redirect).