Electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India: Viability analysis

Wajahat Khan*, Furkan Ahmad, Aqueel Ahmad, Mohammad Saad Alam, Akshay Ahuja

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Abstract

Rising pollution is a cause of major concern for the Indian cities. Extensive reliance on IC engine-based vehicles as the principal means of transport has raised serious environmental concerns. To address the ongoing problems, there is increased emphasis on developing high-efficient, emission-free means of transport. Keeping this in view, electric and hybrid vehicles appear to be the best alternatives for replacing the conventional vehicles. But wide adoption of electric vehicles will require residential as well as public charging infrastructure analogues to petrol pumps. Level 1, Level 2, and fast EV charging stations have been installed in various countries in the world. A detailed exploration is required to develop a similar customized infrastructure for the Indian market. This work provides a detailed overview of the various technologies and viable options in terms of power quality, power electronic converter topologies, and energy management options optimally feasible in India. Recent policies and initiatives taken by the Government are also presented in this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISGW 2017
Subtitle of host publicationCompendium of Technical Papers - 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Smart Grids and Smart Cities
EditorsAnant Venkateswaran, S. A. Khaparde, Girish Ghatikar, Ravi Seethapathy, Vijay L. Sonavane, Pradeep Kumar Yemula, Samir Chaudhuri, Reji Kumar Pillai
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages193-206
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9789811082481
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on India Smart Grid Week, ISGW 2017 - New Delhi, India
Duration: 7 Mar 201710 Mar 2017

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume487
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on India Smart Grid Week, ISGW 2017
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNew Delhi
Period7/03/1710/03/17

Keywords

  • Charging infrastructure
  • Electric vehicles
  • Smart charging management
  • Smart grid

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