Electric Vehicle Charging Guide For Cities

In the inexorable march towards a sustainable and electrified future, the role of electric vehicles (EVs) stands prominently at the forefront of innovation. As the automotive landscape undergoes a transformative shift, so does the infrastructure that powers this evolution. "The Future of EV Charging" is an immersive exploration into the dynamic realm of electric vehicle charging, unraveling its intricate past, decoding the present landscape, and forecasting the compelling future that lies ahead. The journey commences with a historical odyssey, tracing the emergence of experimental electric carriages in the mid-19th century. Pioneers like Thomas Parker and Gustave Trouvé take center stage, their contributions serving as foundational stones in the narrative of early electric vehicle development. We navigate through the bustling streets of cities like London and Paris, witnessing the introduction of electric taxis and delivery vehicles, marking a significant chapter in the urban integration of EVs. Chapter by chapter, the book unfolds the technological tapestry of EV charging. From the various types of charging stations - Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast chargers - to the intricacies of charging connectors and standards, readers are guided through the evolving landscape of charging technology. Smart charging solutions, an essential facet of the contemporary charging infrastructure, are unraveled, showcasing how connectivity and data analytics are shaping the future of electric mobility. Delving deeper, the book explores market trends and opportunities, dissecting the global growth of the EV market, dissecting government incentives, and unearthing the vast business prospects within the EV charging industry. It's a comprehensive journey into the driving forces behind the surge in EV demand, the importance of government incentives and regulations, and the significant investments in charging infrastructure. The subsequent chapters offer a blueprint for those seeking to venture into the world of EV charging. From planning and strategizing an EV charging business to the intricacies of building and managing charging stations, the book serves as a guide for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers navigating the burgeoning EV ecosystem. Through case studies and success stories, the book introduces readers to industry trailblazers, providing insights into their strategies, innovations, and the challenges they've overcome. The appendix acts as a valuable resource, offering additional reading materials, useful websites, and a glossary of terms to assist both novices and seasoned enthusiasts in navigating the evolving language of EV charging. "The Future of EV Charging" is not just a book; it's a roadmap to an electrified future, a future where sustainable transportation is not merely a concept but an everyday reality. As electric vehicles continue to reshape the automotive landscape, this book serves as a guiding beacon, illuminating the path towards a future where EV charging infrastructure is seamlessly integrated into the fabric of our daily lives.

Planning the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) is a new challenging task. This book treats all involved aspects: charging technologies and norms, interactions with the electricity system, electrical installation, demand for charging infrastructure, economics of public infrastructure provision, policies in Germany and the EU, external effects, stakeholder cooperation, spatial planning on the regional and street level, operation and maintenance, and long term spatial planning.

Fast-Charging Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles Comprehensive resource describing fast-charging infrastructure in electric vehicles, including various subsystems involved in the power system architecture needed for fast-charging Fast-Charging Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles presents various aspects of fast-charging infrastructure, including the location of fast-charging stations, revenue models and tariff structures, power electronic converters, power quality problems such as harmonics & supraharmonics, energy storage systems, and wireless-charging, electrical distribution infrastructures and planning. This book serves as a guide to learn recent advanced technologies with examples and case studies. It also considers problems that arise, and the mitigation methods involved, in fast-charging stations in global aspects and provides tools for analysis. Sample topics covered in Fast-Charging Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles include: Selection of fast-charging stations, advanced power electronic converter topologies for EV fast-charging, wireless charging for plug-in HEV/EVs, and batteries for fast-charging infrastructure Standards for fast-charging infrastructure and power quality issues (analysis of harmonic injection and system resonance conditions due to large-scale penetration of EVs and supraharmonic injection) For professionals in electric vehicle technology, along with graduate and senior undergraduates, professors, and researchers in related fields, Fast-Charging Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles is a useful, comprehensive, and accessible guide to gain an overview of the current state of the art.

The increase in air pollution and vehicular emissions has led to the development of the renewable energy-based generation and electrification of transportation. Further, the electrification shift faces an enormous challenge due to limited driving range, long charging time, and high initial cost of deployment. Firstly, there has been a discussion on renewable energy such as how wind power and solar power can be generated by wind turbines and photovoltaics, respectively, while these are intermittent in nature. The combination of these renewable energy resources with available power generation system will make electric vehicle (EV) charging sustainable and viable after the payback period. Recently, there has also been a significant discussion focused on various EV charging types and the level of power for charging to minimize the charging time. By focusing on both sustainable and renewable energy, as well as charging infrastructures and technologies, the future for EV can be explored. Developing Charging Infrastructure and Technologies for Electric Vehicles reviews and discusses the state of the art in electric vehicle charging technologies, their applications, economic, environmental, and social impact, and integration with renewable energy. This book captures the state of the art in electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment, their applications, architectures, and relevant technologies. In addition, this book identifies potential research directions and technologies that facilitate insights on EV charging in various charging places such as smart home charging, parking EV charging, and charging stations. This book will be essential for power system architects, mechanics, electrical engineers, practitioners, developers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the problems and solutions to the state-of-the-art status of electric vehicles.

A critical barrier to the successful large-scale adoption of battery electric vehicles in metropolitan areas is the availability of public access charging infrastructure. Charging electric vehicles in areas with limited off-street parking, where charging equipment is typically installed, becomes a perceptual and logistical barrier for prospective electric vehicle drivers who primarily park on-street. The targeted deployment of curbside Level 2 charging stations is one of the most cost-effective and catalytic ways that local government can support a shift toward electric vehicles in cities. Through original research, analysis, and case studies, this report seeks to define the potential for curbside Level 2 charging station implementation in New York City and to establish guidelines to ensure success. The report and its accompanying guidebook are intended to be a resource for New York City agencies as well as local governments looking to pilot curbside charging as the first step in a broader strategy to build an electric vehicle ecosystem.

In 2011, the U.S. Presidential Administration set the goal of having a million electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2015. In order to support these goals, the U.S federal government introduced several incentive programs (includes purchasing tax credits) and policies (installing public charging stations) to encourage EV adoption and ease dependence on gasoline consumption. Since the introduction of these policies and mass-marketing of EVs in 2010-11, the sale of commercial electric vehicles in the U.S between 2011 and 2015 has been more than 300,000. However, EVs accounts for less than 1 percent of total light-duty vehicles sales. One of the reasons for the low adoption rate for EV is “range anxiety”. This is created among consumers due to lack of publicly available charging infrastructure and this prohibits users to travel between and within cities. Thus, in order to promote EVs as a primary vehicle for drivers, more charging stations should be made available to the public. The main objective of this research is to identify suitable locations for installing public Electric Vehicle charging stations in the City of Austin. At present, Austin Energy doesn’t have any standard method to identify demand for public charging stations and locate them appropriately to optimize its usage. In order to determine land parcel suitable for installing public charging stations, a set of geo-spatial data were identified from an extensive review of existing literature and similar studies conducted across the globe. These data sets were then edited to form individual raster layers. Each raster data is further classified by assigning scores to each raster value (within a raster layer) based on simple logic. For example, a higher score will be assigned to a raster cell which is closer to a Food establishment and a lower score as we move further away. The higher score basically defines a higher suitability of installing a charging station and vice versa. Further, a map indicating the optimal parcels in the city for installing EV charging infrastructure is created using map algebra which is based on assigning different weighting factors to each raster layer.

Embark on a journey to unlock the full potential of electric vehicles; this is your essential guide to navigating this new electrifying world. This free e-book is your go-to resource for mastering the nuances of EVs, equipping you with the knowledge you need before making the switch to a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. You'll discover the key differences between traditional gas-powered vehicles, from maintenance to performance. Demystify the charging process as we delve into various types of stations and the intricacies of plugging to your EV, from home or public infrastructures. Learn about range anxieties and realities, understanding the factors influencing EVs and how to maximize them. This EV Guidebook is your passport to a seamless transition into the world of electric vehicles; packed with insights, tips and expert advice to empower you to make informed decisions.

Fast charging is perceived by users as a preferential way for electric vehicles (EV) to extend average daily mobility. Fast chargers rated power, their expected operation mostly during peak hours and clustering in designated stations, raise significant concerns. On one hand it raises concerns about power quality standard requirements, especially harmonic distortion due to the use of power electronics connecting to high loads typically ranging from 18-24 kWh, and on the other hand infrastructure dimensioning and design for those investing in such facilities. We performed four sets of measurements during an EV complete fast charging cycles and analysed individual harmonic's amplitude and phase angles behaviour and calculated the voltage and current total harmonic distortion (THD) and Total Demand Distortion (TDD) comparing it with IEEE519, IEC 61000/EN50160 standards.^Additionally, we simulated, two vehicles being fast charged while connected to the same feeder, and analysed how the harmonic phase angles would relate. We concluded that the use of TDD was a better indicator than THD since the first one uses the maximum current (IL) and the latter uses the fundamental current, sometimes misleading conclusions, hence suggested to be included in IEC/EN standard updates. Voltage THD and TDD for the analysed charger, were within the standards limitations 1.2% and 12% respectively, however individual harmonics (11th and 13th ) failed to comply with the 5.5% limit in IEEE 519 (5% and 3% respectively in IEC61000). Phase angles tended to have preferential range differences from the fundamental. We found that the average difference between the same harmonic order phase angles, are lower than 90°, meaning that when more than one vehicle is connected to the same feeder the amplitudes will tend to add.^Since the limits are dependable on the upstream short circuit current (ISC), if the number of vehicles increase (i.e. IL), the standard limits will decrease and eventually are broken. The harmonic limitation is hence a first binding condition, well before the power limitation is. The number of chargers will be limited first not by the power capacity of the upstream power circuit but by the harmonic limits for electric pollution.

Planning the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) is a new challenging task. This book treats all involved aspects: charging technologies and norms, interactions with the electricity system, electrical installation, demand for charging infrastructure, economics of public infrastructure provision, policies in Germany and the EU, external effects, stakeholder cooperation, spatial planning on the regional and street level, operation and maintenance, and long term spatial planning. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.