Date of Award
12-2021
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Industrial Technology, M.S.
Department
Technology Department
Advisor
John Earshen
Department Home page
https://engineeringtechnology.buffalostate.edu/
First Reader
John J. Earshen, PhD
Second Reader
Mohan S. Devgun, PhD
Third Reader
Richard A. Stempniak, PhD
Abstract
The progression away from internal combustion engines has been slowly gaining momentum over the last ten years. This project investigated the pathway forward regarding the charging of electric vehicles. As governments have begun enacting legislative initiatives in support of a greener and more sustainable future, we are now witnessing more rapid progress toward widespread adoption of fully electric and hybrid vehicles. This study focused directly on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Some automotive manufacturers (each with their own timeframe) have committed to producing only these BEVs, and eliminating traditional combustion engine vehicles. This investigation was designed to examine the current state of charging infrastructure, with an eye toward the future. Several key factors emerged as critical toward future build-out initiatives: the wide variety of dissimilar charge ports currently available, variable expected charging time, locations for chargers, availability of chargers, and pricing of charging service. The investigator wholeheartedly recommends that immediate action be taken in the deployment and build-out of a nationwide charging system, before the arrival of BEVs.
Recommended Citation
Tanner, Javan Paul Luce, "Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Infrastructure" (2021). Industrial Technology Master's Projects. 1.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/industrialtech_projects/1