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Location of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Inter-Andean Corridors Considering Road Altitude and Nearby Infrastructure

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  • Miguel Dávila-Sacoto

    (Department of Agricultural Engineering and Forestry, University of Valladolid, 47003 Valladolid, Spain)

  • Marco A. Toledo

    (Institute of Energy Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

  • Luis Hernández-Callejo

    (Department of Agricultural Engineering and Forestry, University of Valladolid, 47003 Valladolid, Spain)

  • L. G. González

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cuenca, Cuenca 010101, Ecuador)

  • Carlos Alvarez Bel

    (Institute of Energy Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

  • Ángel L. Zorita-Lamadrid

    (Department of Agricultural Engineering and Forestry, University of Valladolid, 47003 Valladolid, Spain)

Abstract

The placement of electric vehicle charging stations is typically accomplished using mathematical optimization methods or by calculating average distances. However, this design approach is not suitable for mountainous roads in the Andes Mountain range, given that steep gradients pose both advantages and disadvantages for electric vehicles. This study examines the placement of charging stations along five Andean corridors connecting the cities of La Troncal, Macas, Santa Isabel, Loja, and Cañar to the city of Cuenca. This document presents a novel methodology that can be used to design charging corridors by considering parameters such as state of charge (SOC) per second and SOC per road altitude, among others. By applying this methodology, our study successfully selects appropriate charging station locations to serve both outbound and return journeys on roads with significant gradients. The current study represents an initial approach to analyzing the autonomy of electric vehicles on high-altitude roads, specifically considering the contribution of regenerative braking, for the placement of charging stations.

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  • Miguel Dávila-Sacoto & Marco A. Toledo & Luis Hernández-Callejo & L. G. González & Carlos Alvarez Bel & Ángel L. Zorita-Lamadrid, 2023. "Location of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Inter-Andean Corridors Considering Road Altitude and Nearby Infrastructure," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(24), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:24:p:16582-:d:1294796
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