Ready Set Charge provides guidelines for EV readiness. The document was developmed in collaboration between teh Association of Bay Area Governments, Bay Area Climate Collaborative, Clean Fuels Connection, Electric Vehicles Community Alliance, and Light Moves. Download it here.
EPRI Report: Estimating the Costs and Benefits of the Smart Grid: A Preliminary Estimate of the Investment Requirements and the Resultant Benefits of a Fully Functioning Smart Grid
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Abstract
The present electric power delivery infrastructure was not designed to meet the increased demands of a restructured electricity marketplace, the energy needs of a [...]
The Dollars – and Sense – of EV Smart Charging is a white paper created by Silver Springs Networks. The paper offers an analysis of various EVSE ownership scenarios and concludes that utilities have an attractive business case for owning charging stations.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently posted four case studies of EV ready cities: Houston, Los Angeles, Portland and Raleigh.
View the case studies here.
The City of Raleigh has done a great job of producing educational videos about the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The newest video covers the following:
Trenching
Electrical Panel Box
Installation of Conduit
Inspection of Groundwork
Installation of Bracket Footing and Bollards
Installation of Charging Stations on Mounting Brackets
Testing of Charging Units
Final Inspection
Watch this video and others on Raleigh’s YouTube [...]
This webinar was hosted by George Little (VEIC), Mike Salisbury (SWEEP) and Curtis Framel (SWEEP), as part of DOE’s Technical Assistance Program. The presentation focuses on EV infrastructure codes, regulations, permitting and planning. Download here.
This document, created by Idaho National Laboratory (INL), offers data collection guidelines for charging infrastructure projects . Download here.
Summary:
“Additional charging infrastructure deployments, installed by 3rd parties, are welcome additions to
the eTec Project, as this will provide a more infrastructure-rich charging environment. However,
in order to be added to the eTec Project, all charging infrastructure most be [...]
Clean Cities Webinar: Charging Infrastructure, Micro-Climate Process and Data Collection (pdf).
This Technology Review was presented at Plug-In 2010, by Aaron Singer, EV Infrastructure Specialist for BMW North America. Download it here.
The presentation describes BMW’s analysis methods and features results from the Mini E field trial.
Vehicle Specifications:
Two Seater
35 kWh Lithium Ion Battery
Range: 100 in Real World Conditions
User Testing:
Test compares customer responses and impressions across three markets: [...]
“Preparing for the Roll-out of Electric Vehicles: Exploring How Cities Can Become Plug-in Ready” is a thesis paper authored by Jonas Sonnenschein for the Master of Science in Environmental Management and Policy, at Lund University.
Download it here.
Abstract:
The mass production of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) is expected to start in the coming years. Climate change, peak [...]
Report: Electric Vehicles in America
Some cities in America have prepared for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) for years, but the PEV transition will soon affect much of the U.S. relatively quickly. With the first wave of vehicles upon us (starting by the end of 2010), initial PEV fleets will hit specific areas where, for a number [...]
“Costs and Emissions Associated with Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charing in the Xcel Energy Colorado Service Territory” (PDF).
This Technical Report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) was published in 2007 as an analysis of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) charging impacts in Colorado.
Introduction:
The combination of high oil costs, concerns about oil security and [...]
This document, created by the Pugent Sound Regional Council and Department of Commerce of Washington State provides an overview of model ordinance, model development regulations, and guidance with regard to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.
Download the pdf here.
Summary:
“Electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Washington State. In 2009 the
Washington State [...]
Raleigh, North Carolina has made the permitting process easier by reducing the time it takes to acquire a home charging station to one hour. The cost the for the permit will be $74.
Read more here.
Dennis Clements, Chief Electrical Inspector at the Oregon Building Code Department created an overview of the state’s efforts to streamline the permitting process, by offering permits through an online program. Download this document here.
Minor Installation Label:
Original minor label program was used by electrical contractors for installation of branch circuits up to 30 amps at 240 [...]
This Clean Fuel Connection presentation to the California P.U.C. Electric Vehicle Workshop includes lessons learned in average installation time, costs, and streamlining opportunities.
Download the pdf here
SDG&E has created a best practices document for bringing EV charging to multi-unit spaces, such as apartments and townhomes. This step-by-step timeline can be downloaded here (pdf).
Steps for setting up EV charging at condos, townhouses or apartments:
Tenant receives EV technical requirements from dealer and contracts building management
Building representative initiates installation process as a value-add, contacts [...]
Advanced Energy and Project Get Ready worked together to create a Request for Information for EVSE manufacturers to respond to. The deadline for EVSE manufacturers to respond is May 10, 2010. We hope to gather great, thorough information on all the EVSE products out there. More information can be found in Advanced’s press release.
Additionally, this [...]
The Department of Energy keeps an interactive, up-to-date map of all the alternative fuel filling stations in the country. It can be filtered to just show EV charge spots.
Friends of the Earth recently released A Survey of Bay Area Permitting Procedures for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. The survey expounds upon several excellent recommendations:
Adopt specific permitting policy for EV chargers and train staff
Ensure public access to comprehensive EV-related information
Post EV charger specific website pages
Develop a comprehensive EV charger guide
Streamline permit access
Reduce the number of [...]
Oregon and ETEC have been working on a comprehensive guide for charging infrastructure in the I-5 metro area. We are pleased to host the final version: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment Guidelines for the Oregon I-5 Metro Areas of Portland, Salem, Corvallis, and Eugene. This is a great place for any city looking into the [...]
This National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study looks at the cost-effectiveness of electrifying vehicles. NREL finds that costs for pure electric and plug-in electric vehicles will remain high. Instead, the study says, dynamic charging of vehicles with downsized batteries will provide a cost-effective path to electrification.
Read the study: Technology Improvement Pathways to Cost-Effective Vehicle Electrification.
Abstract:
Electrifying [...]
Siting Considerations for EVSE
While most charging will likely be done at private (at home or private office parking) locations, public charging stations will play a critical role in a successful plug in vehicle ecosystem. As new innovations are introduced including faster charging stations or even battery swapping, public stations will become increasingly important. PGR cities [...]
BC hydro released this great report on charging infrastructure deployment guidelines, including disability requirements, back in July 2009. Denver has used it to help them with deployment and we recommend all cities have a look.
Download here
Contents:
Reference Legislation Codes and Standards
Plug-In Vehicle Technology
Charging Scenarios
Utility Integration
Planning Considerations
Cost Estimating
Download the Project Get Ready presentation to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Also be sure to read the written report on the event.
In October 2009, Edison Electric Institute (EEI)–the association of U.S. share-holder owned utilities–pledged to push forward the transition to vehicle electrification. EEI’s member utilities have committed to developing greater electric transmission capacity, adopting smart-grid technologies, and building up infrastructure. Utility fleets will also begin to transition to electric vehicles.
The pledge focuses on the following:
Infrastructure: Utilities [...]
Houston has recently built out infrastructure to install 15 Coulomb charging stations. As should be expected, the costs are variable depending on location, availability of power, conduit size, and labor. Below is a chart with their approximate build out costs. These costs do not include the cost of the charging stations.
Location Type
Number of Stations
Total Installation [...]
Here is the information you need in order to make an informed decision on investing in a PEV charging station:
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Also, be sure to read the full report.
Finally, have a look at Pacific Gas & Electric’s charging station information [...]
Plugging In: A Stakeholder Investment Guide for Public Electric-Vehicle Charging Infrastructure is designed to inform potential investors about the costs, revenues, and benefits of charging infrastructure. It presents some overarching conclusions while the accompanying model allows investors to examine the likely costs, revenues, and benefits for their specific investment scenario. While we applaud groups who [...]
New tools from NREL and the Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center let you search for alternative fueling stations (including electricity) near you!
