1) The document discusses the history and types of electric vehicles. It notes that Thomas Parker created the first electric vehicle suitable for production in 1884 using rechargeable batteries, and that by 1900, 40% of cars were electric.
2) It describes the four main types of electric vehicles: BEVs, HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs. BEVs have no internal combustion engine and use large battery packs, while HEVs have both an engine and electric motor with medium battery packs.
3) Smart grids can help optimize electric vehicle charging by shifting loads to off-peak periods using advanced metering equipment. This allows charging to start after morning demand peaks. Electric vehicles could