Plug-In Vehicles: Grid Integration and Operations (IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering)

Plug-in vehicles are expected to play an important role in smart grid and green energy initiatives, helping us realize the goals of the smart grid and maximizing the use of renewable resources. This book describes the impact of plug-in vehicles-grid integration on the operation and stability of electric power systems, as well as how energy costs and emissions from electricity and transportation sectors can be reduced, and other applications. It is an essential guide for anyone on the cutting edge of these technologies, including power system engineers, industry professionals, and researchers in related fields.