Feasibility Study of Smart Charging in Electric Vehicles
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2020-08
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are a rapidly emerging technology than can provide the opportunity to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. As EVs penetrate the transport market, electricity will become the fuel of the future and present new challenges and opportunities to Canadian utilities. This study aims to investigate the role of smart charging to address the challenges caused by EV adoption. Specifically, it seeks to examine the energy implications caused by EV charging and provide potential smart charging solutions along with policy recommendations. Most of the identified challenges are related to distribution grid, charging infrastructure and peak demand issue. Results suggest that workplace charging, time-of-use rates, and shifting load behaviour can effectively minimize the energy costs and avoid peak loads. These identified smart charging solutions can ultimately save millions of dollars to the utilities and set an example for managing energy efficiently even during the times of increased power demand.
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Venkatesan, S. (2020). Feasibility Study of Smart Charging in Electric Vehicles (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.