scholarly journals Leveraging User Preferences to Develop Profitable Business Models for Electric Vehicle Charging

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Felix Röckle ◽  
Thimo Schulz
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Value Network ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Utility Companies ◽  
Physical Assets ◽  
Ev Charging

To design profitable business models for electric vehicle (EV) charging it is necessary to understand user preferences. For this purpose, prior literature is analyzed to develop a conceptual framework linking a company’s assets, the surrounding value network, and user preferences. Then, survey insights from two EV charging projects (ultra-E, SLAM) are summarized to illustrate user preferences in this area. Based on this data, the framework is eventually visualized by applying it to four case studies from the EV charging market. Based on the case studies, the following six key findings are derived: 1. Companies that have a very strong position in one of the three resource classes that define the quality-of-service provision (physical assets, digital assets, brand image) demand a higher price for fast charging. 2. Utility companies leverage their existing customer base. 3. New to the industry firms leverage their brand image to enter the market. 4. Selling below cost is not sustainable. 5. Sharp price distinctions reflect the power balance within the value network. 6. Power plays may result in a fragmented market.

scholarly journals An Australian Perspective on Local Government Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6590
Author(s):  
Scott Dwyer ◽  
Claudine Moutou ◽  
Kriti Nagrath ◽  
Joseph Wyndham ◽  
Lawrence McIntosh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Government Investment ◽  
Large Country ◽  
Charging Infrastructure ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Ev Charging

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is growing worldwide with increasing market pull from consumers and market push from manufacturers of vehicles and charging equipment, as well as others in the supply chain. Governments have begun developing policies to support EV uptake and local governments, in particular, are examining what role they should play. In Australia, a large country with low population density, EV uptake has been slower in comparison to other similar economies. This paper discusses the status of EV charging infrastructure deployment in Australia with regards to local governments, by considering the extent to which they are relied upon for the deployment of such technology and what motivates them to act. It also covers the work undertaken by the authors with one local government in developing an EV charging infrastructure business model that will help the local community adopt and benefit from EVs. An applied use of the business canvas methodology adapted to suit local government interests is presented to assess the risks and benefits that different business models offer. The paper offers insights into the strategic and pragmatic responsibilities local governments balance in seeking to expand the EV charging infrastructure in their jurisdiction.

scholarly journals Selecting Locations of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Based on the Traffic Load Eliminating Method

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bong-Gi Choi ◽  
Byeong-Chan Oh ◽  
Sungyun Choi ◽  
Sung-Yul Kim
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Traffic Load ◽  
Queueing Model ◽  
Traffic Data ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Supply Equipment ◽  
Charging Stations ◽  
Ev Charging ◽  
Charging Demand

Establishing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to keep up with the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) is the most realistic and direct means of promoting their spread. Using traffic data collected in one area; we estimated the EV charging demand and selected priority fast chargers; ranging from high to low charging demand. A queueing model was used to calculate the number of fast chargers required in the study area. Comparison of the existing distribution of fast chargers with that suggested by the traffic load eliminating method demonstrated the validity of our traffic-based location approach.

scholarly journals Quantification of peak shaving capacity in electric vehicle charging – findings from case studies in Helsinki Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 777-785
Author(s):  
Pascal Fenner ◽  
Kalle Rauma ◽  
Antti Rautiainen ◽  
Antti Supponen ◽  
Christian Rehtanz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Peak Shaving ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Vehicle Charging

scholarly journals Performance Estimation of Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging System Based On Magnetic Coupling

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 4389-4394
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Magnetic Coupling ◽  
Operating Regime ◽  
Performance Estimation ◽  
Ohmic Loss ◽  
Design Guideline ◽  
Charging System ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Power Transfer Efficiency ◽  
Ev Charging

In order to achieve an efficient wireless Electric Vehicle (EV) charging system in non-ideal practical scenarios, a proper design guideline has been delineated through the simulation, theoretical calculation as well as experimental investigation. It is examined that the wireless power transfer efficiency (WPTE) is invariably affected by the configuration of the charging coils (coil radius & number of turns), coupling to loss ratio, ohmic loss, radiation resistance, operating frequency, magnetic coupling as well as physical air gap between the coils. It is found that there is a certain operating regime at which maximum WPTE can be uphold. The acquired results provide a comprehensive strategic plan that can be used in EV charging system

scholarly journals A Review of High Efficiency Non-Isolated DC-DC Power Converters for Electric Vehicle Charging Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-74
Author(s):  
Ratil H Ashique
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Power Converters ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Pulse Frequency ◽  
Soft Switching ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Dc Power ◽  
Vehicle Charging ◽  
Ev Charging

The electric vehicle (EV) charging systems employ dc-dc power converters as EV chargers. Currently, the expected high penetration of electric vehicle (EV) demands for the integration of the renewable energy sources (RES) into the electric vehicle charging system as a promising solution to cut down the load on the electrical grid. These systems interface with RES by implementing dc-dc power converters. Moreover, with the advent of high-power dc charging, the charging efficiency is largely dependent on the performance of the power converters. Hence, to improve the charging, the soft switching dc-dc converters are implemented to maintain low switching losses and to achieve high-efficiency operation. This paper reviews the non-isolated, soft switching dc-dc power converters for EV charging application. For this purpose, different types of soft switching topologies, namely the snubber, the series resonant, the shunt resonant and the pulse frequency modulated converters are investigated. The advantages and the disadvantages associated with these converters are highlighted. Furthermore, to perform a comparative evaluation, the topologies are simulated in a standard simulation platform. Consequently, the relative standing of the converters depending on several parameters, i.e. the component count, the output voltage and current ripple, the soft switching range, and the power losses are established. Finally, based on these results, the optimum applicability of the converters in the EV charging application is determined. GUB JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, Vol 6(1), Dec 2019 P 60-74

scholarly journals Architecture and Protocols for Toll-Free Electric Vehicle Charging

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Raziq Yaqub
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
System Architecture ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Service Request ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Vehicle Charging ◽  
Ev Charging

This paper proposes system architecture and protocols for the deployment of a toll-free electric vehicle charging service. The architecture enables the party initiating the electric vehicle (EV) charging to have their service request authorized by the system and paid for by a third party.

Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging Mode on Load Characteristic in the Shandong Electric Power Grid

2012 ◽  
Vol 608-609 ◽  
pp. 1582-1586
Author(s):  
Jian Wang ◽  
Kui Hua Wu ◽  
Feng Wang ◽  
Kui Zhong Wu ◽  
Zhi Zhen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Load Models ◽  
Electric Vehicle Charging ◽  
Electric Power Grid ◽  
Charging Mode ◽  
Ev Charging ◽  
Storage Property

The large scale development of electric vehicle will have both benefits and potential stresses on power grid. It is shown that uncoordinated charging of EVs’ on the grid will produce series of problems, while intelligent charging can improve the operation of the power grid. In this study, based on several scenarios of charging modes, such as plug and charge, night charging and intelligent charging, the corresponding EV load models have been established. Therefore, an analysis is performed for the load characteristics of Shandong power grid to demonstrate the impacts of different EV charging scenarios. The results demonstrate that rational utilization of EVs’ load and energy storage property can help to decrease the maximum load of grid and the peak-valley difference, to stable load, and to raise the utilization of the power facilities.

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