Annex XV: Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Operating Agent:

Charles Thibodeau
Natural Resources Canada
Office of Energy R&D (OERD)
580 Booth Street, 14th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E4

This Annex was formally started in December 2007 and held its kick-off meeting in February 2008. The first phase of this Annex is scheduled to run until February 2011. The objectives of Annex XV are to provide essential information for member countries to better understand the current situation related to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and their related prospects. Five subtasks have been identified and form the basis of work for this Annex: (1) advanced battery technologies, (2) PHEV components, (3) policy issues and marketability, (4) utilities and the grid, (5) group administration and communication.

At the time of writing, Annex XV has held but one meeting -its inaugural session- during IA-HEV phase 3. The most important achievement to date is establishing an Annex group that incorporates members with backgrounds and knowledge in modelling, economics, automotive and battery research and development, as well as experts from the electricity generation sector. Having such a variety of experts working together and providing different points of view ensures a better understanding of the issues related to PHEV technology.

With this important accomplishment, Annex XV is well on its way to meet its objectives, to identify and address the R&D needs as well as issues related to the manufacturing, introduction and use of PHEVs as they relate to the identified subtasks of this group.

Additional Information

Draft Phase 1 Workplan of Proposed New Annex on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Version 2, December 6-7, 2007 (58kb pdf)