Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Load Operations and Deployment (HEVI-LOAD.CA)
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Project Overview
This project provides comprehensive analysis and projections for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs throughout California leveraging the bottom-up agent-based modeling, supporting the state’s electrification and decarbonization goals.
Research Objectives
- Infrastructure Requirements: Quantify charging infrastructure needs by region, vehicle type, and timeline
- Load Impact Analysis: Assess electrical grid impacts and integration challenges
- Policy Recommendations: Provide actionable insights for state and local policymakers
Key Deliverables
- Regional infrastructure deployment roadmaps
- Grid impact assessments and utility planning tools
- Economic analysis and cost-benefit evaluations
- Policy recommendations and implementation strategies
Technical Methodology
- Advanced agent-based MHD EV modeling and charging behavior analysis
- Spatial analysis using GIS and optimization techniques
- Integration with utility planning and grid modernization efforts
- Stakeholder engagement and validation processes
Project Significance
- California Leadership: Supports California’s role as a global leader in transportation electrification
- Climate Goals: Contributes to achieving state carbon neutrality objectives
- Economic Development: Identifies opportunities for job creation and economic growth
Funding and Timeline
- Principal Investigator: Bin Wang
- Funding Agency: California Energy Commission (CEC)
- Award Amount: $1.55M
- Project Period: 2020-present
Key Outcomes
- Detailed infrastructure and load profile projections published in state energy reports
- Support for state regulatory and planning processes
- Foundation for follow-on research and implementation efforts
Request a Demo
Interested in learning more about HEVI-LOAD.CA capabilities for California’s transportation electrification? Request a demo by contacting Dr. Bin Wang at wangbin@lbl.gov.