Electric vehicles-architecting the system

Standardized charging hardware and procedures that must be put in place before the first electric vehicles (EVs) go on sale in the mid-90s are discussed. Other requirements considered include charging installations, facilities for replacing and recycling batteries, training and deployment of technicians for emergency road service and for manning quick-charge stations, training for police and firefighting personnel on dealing with EV accidents, appropriate electrical system capacity, appropriate rate structures, and public education.<
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