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Electric Vehicles Are Here.
Electric vehicles (EVs) began arriving in U.S. markets at the end of 2010, with a national goal of one million EVs on the road by 2015. AEP is ready to Power the Road by supporting the full-scale commercialization and deployment of EVs on America's roadways.

What is an Electric Vehicle?
An electric vehicle uses electricity either as its primary fuel or to improve the efficiency of a conventional combustion engine. Electric vehicles are known by a variety of names including: hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Electric Vehicles, the Economy and the Environment.
Electric vehicles will deliver important long-term benefits as they become a more prevalent means of transportation.

Energy Security

Electricity is a readily available domestic energy source.
As much as 72 percent of the U.S. oil imports are used for transportation
EVs could reduce national oil consumption thereby reducing the need to import oil from unstable regions of the world (Source: Electric Power Research Institute and the National Resources Defense Council)

Customer Economic Benefits

Household vehicles travel an average of 32 miles a day
The majority of EVs could operate on battery power with minimal or no gasoline consumption.
EV owners can realize savings in the annual cost to operate their vehicles by charging car batteries with off-peak electricity

Environmental Benefits

EVs produce just one-third of the greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted by gasoline-fueled vehicles. (Source: California Air Resources Board)
Widespread adoption of EVs could reduce GHG emissions by more than 450 million metric tons by 2050
Emissions reductions realized in U.S. regions most heavily dependent on coal for electric generation (Source: EPRI /NRDC study)

EVs in the AEP vehicle fleet.
AEP is utilizing a variety of EVs within its passenger car and service fleets. Some vehicles are equipped with data monitoring systems and electric meters to capture valuable information such as electrical load and fuel efficiency over varying operating hybrid vehicle conditions. Hybrid vehicles include passenger cars, SUVs and aerial lift trucks. Plug-in hybrids include the Chevy Volt, Ford Escape hybrid, bucket trucks and forklifts.

AEP is ready to Power the Road by:

Performing regular reviews of the capabilities of its distribution systems and making necessary upgrades.
Testing EVs with employees and customers.
Working with vendors to develop new technologies to ensure safe charging.
Investigating innovative rates and incentives that may benefit EV owners.

Is an Electric Vehicle in Your Future?
AEP can be a valuable source of information and technical expertise when considering the purchase of an electric vehicle. Select your Operating Company name at right to find out more.

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