Transport Research Forum · 2011 · 18 citations · 6 references
EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringTransportation PlanningFacility LocationTransportTransportationBattery SystemsBattery TechnologyCharging InfrastructureCharging SystemsElectricity MarketsEnergy StorageBattery Electric VehiclesBattery Swapping SystemsComfortCoverageElectric Vehicle Charging StationsOptimal Target MarketRechargeTarget Market Identification
The geographic distribution of battery-swap stations is expected to be a key determinant in the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs). The roll-out of stations will be staged over a number of years, so one of the initial challenges will be to determine locations that provide optimal coverage for the target market, given the small number of sites initially available. Coverage will depend on a range of physical and behavioural factors: 1. the driving range of EVs between recharges; 2. deviations required from drivers' routes needed to access battery exchange stations; 3. the availability of recharge points at vehicle parking locations; 4. typical distances travelled by EV users in a day; 5. comfort thresholds of the level of battery charge depletion that drivers will tolerate before seeking a new battery; and 6. availability of suitable sites. This paper describes a model for identifying the optimal geographic locations for battery-swap stations and how best to stage the roll-out over an extended time period.
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