A program to stimulate the commercialization of electric and hybrid vehicles (EHVs) as a
partial solution to the oil consumption problem is presented. The commercialization of EHVs …

In September 1976, the Congress enacted Public Law 94-413, the Electric and Hybrid
Vehicle Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1976, to establish a program to …

A summary of the Department of Energy (DOE) outlook on the future for electric and hybrid
vehicles (EHV's) is based on the history of EHV's in the United States, the development of …

Research and development of electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States has recently
been accelerated by government support through the Department of Energy. Vehicle …

The background to the development of electric and hybrid vehicle research is discussed the
petroleum savings and technology requirements are assessed, energy storage systems …

This paper comprises a review of the scope and objectives of the Department of Energy's
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Program. Current status is outlined as of February 1978 for the …

On September 17, 1976, the US Congress stated its strong desire to reduce our nation's
dependence on foreign petroleum by the introduction of electric and hybrid vehicles, and …

The commercial development and use of electric and hybrid vehicles is discussed with
respect to its application as a possible alternative transportation system. A market …

This report examines the role of the electric vehicle (EV) in meeting future transportation
needs. First, the transportation fuel outlook is described in terms of historical and projected …

The potential of electric vehicles and hybrid engine/electric vehicles to reduce the present
heavy use of oil for road transportation is examined, and the electric vehicle R&D activities of …