Planning the Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Regions
Planning the Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Regions

Author: Wirges, Johannes

Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

Published: 2016-08-15

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 3731505010

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Planning the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) is a new challenging task. This book treats all involved aspects: charging technologies and norms, interactions with the electricity system, electrical installation, demand for charging infrastructure, economics of public infrastructure provision, policies in Germany and the EU, external effects, stakeholder cooperation, spatial planning on the regional and street level, operation and maintenance, and long term spatial planning.

Handbook of Electrical Power Systems
Handbook of Electrical Power Systems

Author: Oliver D. Doleski

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2024-08-19

Total Pages: 1184

ISBN-13: 3111265196

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Bridging the technical and the economical worlds of the energy sector and establishing a solid understanding of today's energy supply as a complex system– with these missions in mind, the book at hand compactly describes the fundamentals of electrical power supply in a dialogue between technology and non-technology, between academia and practitioners, and between nations and continents. Today, energy supply is a complex global system – it is time for a dialogue of the disciplines. In this book, experts explain in an understandable manner the technical foundations and selected specific aspects of today's electrical power supply. Each chapter supplies a fundamental introduction in layman's terms to the topic and serves technical specialists both as a reference and as an opportunity to expand their knowledge. Practical examples and case studies complete the compendium. Technology and economics in the energy sector work on the same questions out of different perspectives. The increasing complexity and interconnections and the epochal upheavals in the energy sector make a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector as a system an essential requirement. This necessitates an ongoing and successful dialogue between the disciplines and between academia and practitioners. To that aim, this book serves both as a compact reference for everyone interested in the energy sector and as a true translation aid between the professional disciplines.

Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels
Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2013-04-14

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 0309268524

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For a century, almost all light-duty vehicles (LDVs) have been powered by internal combustion engines operating on petroleum fuels. Energy security concerns about petroleum imports and the effect of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on global climate are driving interest in alternatives. Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels assesses the potential for reducing petroleum consumption and GHG emissions by 80 percent across the U.S. LDV fleet by 2050, relative to 2005. This report examines the current capability and estimated future performance and costs for each vehicle type and non-petroleum-based fuel technology as options that could significantly contribute to these goals. By analyzing scenarios that combine various fuel and vehicle pathways, the report also identifies barriers to implementation of these technologies and suggests policies to achieve the desired reductions. Several scenarios are promising, but strong, and effective policies such as research and development, subsidies, energy taxes, or regulations will be necessary to overcome barriers, such as cost and consumer choice.

OECD Urban Studies Improving Transport Planning for Accessible Cities
OECD Urban Studies Improving Transport Planning for Accessible Cities

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-12-11

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 926459356X

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Cities are places of opportunity. They provide not just jobs but a whole range of public, cultural, social and consumption amenities. Transport is what connects people to these opportunities and cities provide access with varying degrees of success – especially when it comes to modes of transport that favour a green transition. This report argues that building sustainable transport networks for accessible cities requires a holistic planning approach, a sound institutional framework, reliable sources of funding, strong governmental capacity, and should build on community engagement.

E-Mobility in Europe
E-Mobility in Europe

Author: Walter Leal Filho

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-04-27

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 331913194X

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Focusing on technical, policy and social/societal practices and innovations for electrified transport for personal, public and freight purposes, this book provides a state-of-the-art overview of developments in e-mobility in Europe and the West Coast of the USA. It serves as a learning base for further implementing and commercially developing this field for the benefit of society, the environment and public health, as well as for economic development and private industry. A fast-growing, interdisciplinary sector, electric mobility links engineering, infrastructure, environment, transport and sustainable development. But despite the relevance of the topic, few publications have ever attempted to document or promote the wide range of electric mobility initiatives and projects taking place today. Addressing this need, this publication consists of case studies, reports on technological developments and examples of successful infrastructure installation in cities, which document current initiatives and serve as an inspiration for others.

Handbook of Industrial Organization
Handbook of Industrial Organization

Author:

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-12-09

Total Pages: 784

ISBN-13: 0323988881

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Handbook of Industrial Organization Volume 4 highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. - Part of the renowned Handbooks in Economics series - Chapters are contributed by some of the leading experts in their fields - A source, reference and teaching supplement for industrial organizations or industrial economists

Alternative Fuels and Their Utilization Strategies in Internal Combustion Engines
Alternative Fuels and Their Utilization Strategies in Internal Combustion Engines

Author: Akhilendra Pratap Singh

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-10-10

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9811504180

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This book covers alternative fuels and their utilization strategies in internal combustion engines. The main objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the production and utilization aspects of different types of liquid and gaseous alternative fuels. In the last few years, methanol and DME have gained significant attention of the energy sector, because of their capability to be utilized in different types of engines. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers alike.

Electric Vehicle Recharge Time, Reliability, and Interoperability
Electric Vehicle Recharge Time, Reliability, and Interoperability

Author: Brian J. Kozumplik

Publisher: SAE International

Published: 2022-12-15

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 1468605518

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As more consumers and operators adopt electric vehicles (EVs) as personal and fleet vehicles, questions regarding recharge time, reliability, and interoperability of EV supply equipment and charging systems currently in use across North America and Europe remain. The current lack of understanding has led to consumer anxiety and, in some cases, inadvertent abuse and mishandling of electric supply equipment. Electric Vehicle Recharge Time, Reliability, and Interoperability navigates issues such as charging equipment reliability; the complexity Interoperability concerning charging networks, EVs, and payment systems; various public and private charging network issues; and lagging regulations and standards. While many challenges need to be addressed, this report also identifies the improvements made since early adoption of EV charging technology as well as ongoing efforts to improve it further. Click here to access the full SAE EDGETM Research Report portfolio. https://doi.org/10.4271/EPR2022028

Managing Environmental and Energy Transitions for Regions and Cities
Managing Environmental and Energy Transitions for Regions and Cities

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-11-18

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 926447384X

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This report offers guidance on how to prepare regions and cities for the transition towards a climate-neutral and circular economy by 2050 and is directed to all policymakers seeking to identify and implement concrete and ambitious transition pathways. It describes how cities, regions, and rural areas can manage the transition in a range of policy domains, including energy supply, conversion, and use, the transformation of mobility systems, and land use practices.

A Smarter, Greener Grid
A Smarter, Greener Grid

Author: Kevin B. Jones

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2014-05-12

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1440830711

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The pressing need for a smarter and greener grid is obvious, but how this goal should be achieved is much less clear. This book clearly defines the environmental promise of the smart grid and describes the policies necessary for fully achieving the environmental benefits of the digital energy revolution. The United States' electrical grid is an antique. It was built to serve a 20th-century economy and designed in an era when the negative environmental impacts of electricity production were poorly understood. It must be upgraded and modernized. The proposed solution is a "smart grid"—a network of new digital technologies, equipment, and controls that can respond quickly to the public's changing energy needs by facilitating two-way communication between the utility and consumers. This book explains the environmental benefit of a smart grid, examines case studies of existing smart grids, and identifies the legal and regulatory policy hurdles that must be overcome to fully realize the smart grid's benefits. Based on six diverse organizations' experience as "early adopters" in the digital energy revolution, the authors explore how a smart electric grid offers real promise for supercharging energy efficiency, democratizing demand response, electrifying transportation, preparing for ubiquitous distributed clean energy technologies, and automating the distribution system. Against the backdrop of climate change and continuing economic uncertainty, setting a path for environmental improvement and upgrading our electric grid with new digital technologies and associated smart policies is more critical than ever before.