charging infrastructure

A Deep Dive Into Corridor DC Fast Chargers in California

  • Principal Investigator Tisura Gamage
  • University of California, Davis
This research will study the challenges of installation and operation of a reliable network of public DC fast charging stations. While existing studies show costs ranging from $20,000 - $150,000, the researchers find costs range anywhere between $122,000 and $440,000.
Project Status
Complete

A Deep Dive into Corridor DC Fast Chargers in California

Research Product Type
Dissertation / Thesis
This dissertation focuses on the complex nature of the cost drivers of corridor direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) along major transportation corridors and aims to better understand charger reliability in the context of DCFCs. It also explores the level of reliability that is desirable in the context of drivers.

Advancing Equitable Electric Vehicle Adoption: Addressing home charging barriers and costs

  • Principal Investigator Dana Rowangould, Ph.D.
  • University of Vermont
This project evaluates the relationships between EV adoption, home charger installation, and housing characteristics as well as the costs of home charging installation for homes of different types in the City of Burlington, Vermont. The project also investigates the sociodemographic makeup of residents living in homes with greater barriers to home charging using national data.
Project Status
In Progress

Assessing Electric Vehicle Benefits in a Rural, Cold, and Mountainous Region

  • Principal Investigator Dana Rowangould, Ph.D.
  • University of Vermont
This study will collect real-world driving data in the mountainous and largely rural northern state of Vermont to determine how plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) use and performance differ across these contexts and for different vehicle types.
Project Status
In Progress

Electric Truck Fleet Management Under Limited and Uncertain Charging Infrastructure Availability

  • Principal Investigator Petros Ioannou, Ph.D.
  • University of Southern California
This project will address the issues of freight decarbonization and supply chain resiliency by designing electric truck fleet management strategies that consider limited charging availability for electric vehicles, respond to electricity grid uncertainties, and analyze the constraints of long-haul and short-haul operations with electric trucks.
Project Status
Complete

Electric Truck Fleet Management under Limited and Uncertain Charging Infrastructure Availability

Research Product Type
Research Report
This study develops a comprehensive optimization framework for electric truck fleet management, addressing the interplay between infrastructure limitations, operational uncertainties, and energy cost fluctuations. This research will also provide scalable insights for policymakers and industry leaders, supporting the broader transition to sustainable freight transportation.

Electrifying Multi-Unit Dwellings: A Study of Electric Vehicle Charger Adoption Among California Landlords

  • Principal Investigator Alan Jenn, Ph.D.
  • University of California, Davis
This project will investigate the unique challenges and barriers faced by landlords and management of Multi-Unit Dwellings in deploying EV charging infrastructure, with a focus on equity considerations and community engagement. By addressing these barriers, the study has the potential to significantly impact EV adoption rates, aligning with California's ambitious goals and setting a precedent for nationwide implementation.
Project Status
In Progress

Exploring the Charging Behavior of Plug-in Electric Vehicles

  • Principal Investigator Hanif Tayarani
  • University of California, Davis
The study will utilize mathematical modeling, including artificial intelligence, to design a policy for the optimal use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and identify charging locations for future battery electric vehicle drivers
Project Status
In Progress
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