Environmental Benefits of Using Wind Generation to Power Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

In: The School of Public Policy publications: SPP communiqué, Band 4

Abstract

As alternatives to conventional vehicles, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) running off electricity stored in batteries could decrease oil consumption and reduce carbon emissions. By using electricity derived from clean energy sources, even greater environmental benefits are obtainable. This study examines the potential benefits arising from the widespread adoption of PHEVs in light of Alberta's growing interest in wind power. It also investigates PHEVs' capacity to mitigate natural fluctuations in wind power generation.