IEEE Kansas City Section November Dinner Meeting

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Sponsored by the Power Engineering Society, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: (Note your choice when you register.)

Stuffed Peppers. Baked peppers stuffed with rice and served with a meat marinara sauce.
Vegetarian Option: Same as entrée without meat in marinara sauce.
Gluten-free meal: Same as entree.

Program: The topic is Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs). The presenter is Bob DeVault, Strategic Planning, Energy and Transportation Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs) have gained interest over the past decade for several reasons, including their potential for substituting electricity for gasoline (reduced use of imported petroleum), very high fuel economy, convenient low-cost recharging capabilities, potential environmental benefits and, contributing to the goal of a 20% reduction in gasoline use in ten years.

PHEVs have also been suggested as an enabling technology to improve the reliability and efficiency of the electric power grid. However, PHEVs will likely cost significantly more to purchase than conventional or other hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), in large part because of the cost of batteries. Despite the potential long-term savings to consumers and value to stakeholders, the initial cost of PHEVs presents a major market barrier to their widespread commercialization.

An “Electrical Engineering” overview will be given about the various different PHEV technology options, potential benefits, and challenges in developing and commercializing vehicles that Plug-In to the electric grid.

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.

Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on November 10.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

House Wine $4.00
Domestic Beer $3.50
Imported Beer $4.00
Bottled Water $2.50
Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: november @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, meal selection, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

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