John Halliwell
EPRI
John Halliwell is a Senior Project Manager in the Electric Transportation Group at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
Halliwell's primary focus is smart charging development for plug-in electric vehicles.
His other research activities focus on improving efficiency of power supply systems,
solid state lighting and seeking new ways to deliver power to products and systems that optimize energy use.
He has broad experience in design and application of electronic circuits and electronic systems in instrumentation,
controls, embedded systems and power supplies. Before joining EPRI in 2007, he worked at AGT where he was responsible
for design of high voltage power supplies for atmospheric plasma systems, instrumentation of experimental systems and
project oversight. His previous employers include Vacuum Technology, Incorporated; the Oak Ridge National Laboratory;
and E G & G Energy Measurements.
Halliwell received a Bachelor of Science and a Masters degree in electrical engineering from the University of
Tennessee, Knoxville.
EPRI Electric Transportation Infrastructure Activities
Abstract: EPRI is working on a number fronts to assist utilities in preparing for the wider deployment of plug-in electric vehicles.
This presentation provides an overview of EPRI activities in the area of electric vehicle infrastructure related to grid impacts,
infrastructure needs, vehicle charging data collection and consumer education.