SAE TOMORROW TODAY: Using Scientific Research to Improve the Grid

An unbiased, scientific view about how best to bring energy to society - including how it impacts the grid. That's the goal of Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). With a foundational mission to benefit society, EPRI delivers independent, objective thought leadership and industry expertise to help the energy sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through collaborative R&D programs. John Halliwell is Senior Technical Executive of Electric Transportation for EPRI, and the SAE J1772 Document Sponsor and Task Force Chair. We sat down with him to discuss how EPRI is improving electricity generation and delivery worldwide and his role in revising SAE J1772, the Electric Vehicle Adapter Standard. Following a diligent revision process, J1772 will be published in the coming weeks by the SAE Hybrid-EV Committee. If you're interested in joining the J1772 Task Force, apply today or send an email to Ground Vehicle Committee Manager, Dante Rahdar, at dante.rahdar@sae.org.