The ultimate measure of success for mass acceptance and use of electric vehicles relies heavily upon extending a vehicle’s range. This is one of the major barriers to large-scale adoption of all-electric vehicles by the public. As a result, finding a suitable solution, alleviating drivers’ range anxiety is essential.

Engineers and researchers attending the SAE 2016 Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles Symposium will learn about the role of engines and novel prime movers on extending the range of electric vehicles. This unique event will focus on powertrain and fuel opportunities and challenges, policy and regulation driving designs, infrastructure and the advances in range extender technology.