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Continental US Electric Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure Information Project
One of the major challenges to the widespread adoption of electric, and plug-in electric vehicles is the lack of infrastructure support in the form of an organized network of publicly accessible electric vehicle recharging facilities.
Development of of a comprehensive North American continental network of publicly accessible recharging stations will require the cooperation, collaboration, and support of individuals, companies, interested EV industry support groups, the utility industry, OEM vehicle manufacturers, the Federal government, and a grass roots effort on the part of the public to demonstrate that the consumer demand exists to develop the infrastructure needed to make electric and plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) vehicles more practical to consumers.
The purpose of this EVtransPortal.com sponsored project is to:
1. Provide information links on existing recharging stations in the US.
2. Provide information on companies providing solutions to the need for recharging facilities.
3. Provide information on developing technologies to provide vehicle recharging solutions.
4. Provide information on existing organized efforts to address the recharging infrastructure issue relative to electric drive vehicles.
5. Provide a means for groups involved in these efforts to collaborate and exchange information.
6. Provide a means for public disclosure of information and promote direct participation in this effort by providing actionable suggestions based on consensus findings from industry experts.
One solution to creating a comprehensive vehicle to grid infrastructure being considered is through an organized effort to deploy a national network of Truck Stop Electrification plug-in facilities. TSE has the added benefit of reducing existing idle time for trucks, saving an estimated 5,840 gallons of diesel fuel per year for each recharging unit installed, and reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by the equivalent of taking 1,150 cars off the road. (Source: EDTA).
Another approach is to build "islands" of electric vehicle recharging infrastructure in specific model locations such as cities. An example of this approach is Japan where a comprehensive plan has been developed to promote intensive development of electric vehicle support infrastructure in model areas. Another example is Project Better Place which is developing infrastructure in Israel, Denmark, and several other prospective countries to support recharging electric vehicles. For more information see:
Overview of Japanese Efforts on Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
The following links and resources are intended to provide a starting point for an ongoing effort to chronicle the development of US electric vehicle recharging station infrastructure progress. Please submit suggestions for additions, and corrections to info@evtransportal.com
Operational Recharging Facilities in North America
Camp California.com RV Sites with Power Connections
Conductive Public Charging Lists
EV Charger News Charging Stations by Region
Hawaii's Proposed EV Rapid Charging Sites
IdleAire Advanced Travel Center Electrification Facilities
ShorePower Technologies Truck Stop Electrification Facilities
US Department of Energy Electric Charging Station Locations
Companies Providing Recharging Station Equipment Capability
Alpha Energy Solar Charging Stations
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Elektromotive (UK)
Park and Power (UK)
Groups and Companies Developing New Technologies to Provide Vehicle Recharging Solutions
University of Delaware Vehicle To Grid Project A research program at the University of Delaware. Electric-drive vehicles, whether powered by batteries, fuel cells, or gasoline hybrids, have within them the energy source and power electronics capable of producing the 60 Hz AC electricity that powers our homes and offices. When connections are added to allow this electricity to flow from cars to power lines, we call it "vehicle to grid" power, or V2G. Cars pack a lot of power. One typical electric-drive vehicle can put out over 10kW, the average draw of 10 houses. The key to realizing economic value from V2G is precise timing of its grid power production to fit within driving requirments while meeting the time-critical power "dispatch" of the electric distribution system.
V2Green V2Green establishes two-way communication between plug-in vehicles and the grid, and provides the means to intelligently manage electric power resources, helping to reduce petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions. This significantly benefits our planet and creates a winning opportunity for everyone involved in the adoption of plug-in vehicles - the utilities, vehicle owners, and manufacturers.
Groups and Companies Addressing Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure Development for Electric Drive Vehicles
AeroVironment PosiCharge Integrated Power Systems streamline manufacturing, distribution, cold storage, airline, and warehouse operations by providing our customers with the next generation of motive power technologies. For nearly a decade, our industrial vehicle Fast Chargers, Battery and Charging Accessories, and Installation Solutions have been helping the world's most productive corporations eliminate battery changing and dramatically increase throughput.
Alpha Energy A member of The Alpha Group and a division of Alpha Technologies, Alpha Energy is a full-service engineering and project development company for the distributed generation power industry. One of the nation's leading developers of turnkey photovoltaic systems for commercial, residential, institutional and remote (off-grid) applications, Alpha Energy is recognized as a market innovator in packaging renewable energy technologies.
Austin Energy Austin Energy, a publicly owned utility company, actively supports the adoption of PHEV's.
Avcon Avcon manufactures the world's safest and most reliable conductive type connectors
and power supply equipment for electric powered vehicles.
CalCars CalCars promotes Plug-In Electric Vehicles, and supports the concept of providing a national infrastructure of publicly accessibile recharging stations.
Clean Fuel Connection Battery charging equipment or shore power connections for on-road and off-road electric drive vehicles including cars, buses, trucks, forklifts and airport ground support equipment.
Electric Drive Transportation Association The EDTA supports the concept of Truck Stop Electrification.
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure An internationally recognized engineering and manufacturing firm devoted solely to the design and implementation of EV infrastructure. EVI is extensively involved in the research and development of the Charging Station and their peripherals.
EPRI Study of the Effects of PHEV's on the Electric Grid The EPRI Electric Transportation program helps energy companies increase electricity sales, promote economic development and customer retention, improve customer satisfaction, and contribute to a cleaner environment by accelerating market penetration of electric-drive vehicles.
eTec From fast-charge systems for material handling and airport ground support applications to the testing and development of plug-in hybrids, advanced battery systems and hydrogen ICE conversions, eTec is shaping America's transportation alternatives.
Hybrid Consortium.org The Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium is made up of component suppliers working together to accelerate the commercial production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Consortium members cooperate to deliver innovative new solutions that make affordable plug-in hybrids possible. The Consortium’s cooperative efforts help automakers short-cut years of research and development. The Consortium also works to build political support and secure new funding for PHEV development.
Hybrids Plus Hybrids Plus is one of many companies providing plug-in vehicle conversions, is partnering with ShorePower Technologies, and is conducting a PHEV demonstration project with V2Green and Austin Energy.
Lifeport Solar.com Envision Solar is helping to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and make solar power available to every home by creating a modular solar carport system that makes it affordable, easy to install and beautiful. Envision Solar wants every home to “be cool, park solarTM”.
Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute MMPI conducts research, U-M, PNNL study: Are plug-ins the next wave of hybrid vehicles?
Pacific Gas & Electric PG & E is partnering with several others including Google to develop and demonstrate vehicle to grid technology.
Plug-In Partners Plug-In Partners is a national grass-roots initiative to demonstrate to automakers that a market for flexible-fuel Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) exists today.
Plug-In America Plug In America advocates the use of plug-in cars, trucks and SUVs powered by cleaner, cheaper, domestic electricity to reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum and improve the global environment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory PNNL conducts research and Partners with other institutions such as MMPI in Researching PHEV's effects on the grid. A recent PNNL study concluded that widesperead adoption of plug-in electric vehicles would reduce C02 emissions by 27% even with coal power plant source electricity factored in. See the study report.
SAE Standards For Works In Progress This SAE Recommended Practice establishes the minimum interface compatibility requirements for electric vehicle (EV) inductively coupled charging for North America.
ShorePower Technologies ShorePower Technologies has developed and sells plug-in technology for trucks, and is partnering with other companies to develop PHEV's.
Smart Grid Newsletter Smart Grid Newsletter (SGN) is the insider's guide to this rapidly growing market. SGN serves the business, financial, utility, and entrepreneurial communities. It is also widely read by researchers, policymakers, government agencies, economic development groups, and others who have a stake in the progress of the electric system.
University of Delaware Research program devoted to vehicle to grid technology development.
WestStart-CalStart WestStart-CalStart Sponsors the Clean Car Maps website.
Related Industry Events and Conferences
Enabling Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Markets 2008 May 28th-29th, 2008 - Detroit Marriott, Troy. USA.
Plug-In 2008 July 22-24, 2008 San Jose' California, USA.
Reference Articles and Papers
AC Propulsion Level 2+ Economical and Fast Recharging for EV's
Austin Energy Report: Transportation Convergence
Environmental Assessment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles EPRI/NRDC Executive Summary
Overview of Japanese Efforts on Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
Plug-In Austin: Plug-In Hybrid Municipal Plan
Studies Examine How Plug-in Hybrids Will Affect Power Grid
Utilities Jump On Board to Plan For Plug-in Cars
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