Track J: EV CHARGING | BATTERY | FLEET | TRUCK & BUS
J1
| EV Charging | Infrastructure | Battery |
Feb 14 ( 7:30 – 9:30 am)
Paresh Patel (CHAIR)
Grid responsive and demand side management trends for EV Charging
Grid responsive and demand side management trends for EV Charging
Paresh Patel – VerdeMobility
Bobby Ruiz
Fire Protection for Energy Storage System Batteries
Fire Protection for Energy Storage System Batteries
Paul Hayes – Hiller Companies
Because the industry continues to develop projectable data and codes that grow and change, this presentation will draw from recent testing and real-life experiences with fire detection and suppression systems, including further updates on the explosion hazard. In addition, design and dedication toward solutions provide a better understanding of fire protection. This presentation will address changes in code requirements in the last year and, since the previous conference, the advancements in battery storage technology over the past year. It will also outline current approaches and changes to managing large-scale battery failures and fires.
EV Charging load and its impact on the grid
Ram Chandrasekaran – S&P Global Mobility
The federal government wants EV Adoption at a very high rate over the next decade. Automakers have responded strongly and have announced plans to become carbon neutral by 2050 with a high level of electrification.
A shift in the primary source of fuel for transportation from gasoline to electricity will have a significant impact on the grid. During this transition from gasoline to electricity, it will be important to assess which parts of the country will lead the way and which parts will have time to allow the grid to catch up. Even within a utility service area, it will be important to assess which regions will require immediate action to improve transmission and distribution systems to keep the grid from failing.
Despite the slow downs in EV sales over the last few months, EV adoption continues to be at all time highs and are projected to grow. As of 2024, it will no longer suffice to assess EV adoption nationally, the adoption rate, the charging profiles and vehicles in operation must be assessed on micro-geographies. This will provide the most optimal solution for grid improvements.
Ram Chandrasekaran
EV Charging load and its impact on the grid
Brian Engle
Critical Sensing for robust EVSE control and monitoring
J - Critical Sensing for robust EVSE control and monitoring
Brian Engle
J2
EV SE | EV Charging | EV Software | Battery |
Feb 14 (10 am – 12 pm)
Rue Phillips (CHAIR)
Supporting 97% Charger Uptime Obligations with a Competent Trained Workforce.
Supporting the 97% Charger Uptime Obligations with a Competent, Trained Workforce
Rue Philips – SkillFusion
We don’t have a shortage of labor, we have a need to bring over and train workers into our EV environment. In this session we will discuss what is needed to enforce and enhance the 97% Up-Time expectations and obligations.
Maintenance and service obligations on solar PV system equipment (similar technologies to EVSE’s and certainly same players) often require obligatory ‘UpTime’ guarantee of 99%. That’s a guarantee of no more than FOUR DAYS of down time. Is this achievable in our EV market? Yes but we need changes.
Joseph Iamartino
EV CHARGING: FORCED AIR-COOLED CHARGING FOR DC FAST CHARGERS
EV CHARGING: FORCED AIR-COOLED CHARGING FOR DC FAST CHARGERS
Joseph Iamartino – Marmon Industrial Energy & Infrastructure
Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) technology for Electric Vehicles continues to ramp up as battery voltages more than double in the coming years. Charging station operators must provide a safe and always reliable, user-friendly charging experience with maximum uptime. With forced-air cooled charging, we can achieve this using lighter and more flexible cables. In this presentation, we will introduce a new-to-the-market, patent pending system optimized for fleets and large charger deployments, that utilizes chilled forced-air cooling. Charger manufacturers may find this new approach a viable alternative to current uncooled or liquid cooled charging handle solutions.
Sarah Adams
Consumer Software & Payments Enablement
J4.1 Consumer Software & Payments Enablement
Sarah Adams – ISVPAY
Software payment enablement and EV Charging software solution.
Frank Huerta
EV Charging Deployment for Fleet, Retail & Mobile Charging.
EV Charging Deployment for Fleet, Retail & Mobile Charging.
EV Charging Deployment for Fleet, Retail & Mobile Charging.
Frank Huerta – Director, Alternative Fuels, LilyPad EV
Our presentation will walkthrough, in detail, the steps of an EV Charger deployment for a School Bus Fleet, a Gas Station who used CALeVIP grant funding, and a mobile charging deployment.
Kevin Alley
Leveraging EMBD to Adapt to Rapidly Changing Charging Infrastructure
Leveraging EMBD to Adapt to Rapidly Changing Charging Infrastructure
Kevin Alley – New Eagle
Embedded Model Based Development (eMBD) enables rapid development of controls for production systems. Model based development environments, such as MATLAB/Simulink, allow for subject matter experts to quickly create, edit, debug, and iterate on control strategies. Couple these tools and strategies with the use of production ready, OEM embedded controllers, and solutions can be taken to market at a much faster rate. Examples of eMBD being leveraged in the battery industry include rapid deployment of early J1772 control strategies, DC fast charging strategies prior to the development of the existing standards, and present day strategies for standards such as CCS 2.0. The use of eMBD is not just limited to the battery industry as it is used in every aspect of the EV market, including vehicle level control supervisors, battery management systems, and human interface devices.
J3
AI EV Charging | Fleet | EV Parking | EV Charging Regulations |
Feb 14 (1 – 3 pm)
Andy Flavin (CHAIR)
Regulatory Considerations for EV Charging
J5.5 Regulatory Considerations for EV Charging
Andy Flavin – Attorney – Troutman Sanders
With more organizations becoming involved in the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, it is critical that participants understand the regulations that may apply to EV charging infrastructure. This presentation will discuss potentially applicable regulatory requirements, including state energy regulation, environmental regulation, and state and local building codes.
Danish Sajwani
AI-driven solutions for residential and fleet EV charging
AI-Driven Solutions for Residential and Fleet EV Charging
Danish Sajwani – Senior Software Development Manager – Bluwave-ai
The rapidly-increasing adoption of passenger EVs and electrified transport fleets is expected to have a strong effect on electricity grid operations in the next few years, as these grids become the new “fueling stations.” Utilities face a complex new challenge in the management of residential EV chargers and supply of fleet operators, given grid capacity constraints. These operations require graceful charging management to avoid overloading the grid infrastructure while mixed EV/diesel fleets require a fleet orchestration solution which coordinates disparate energy systems and logistics. An AI-enabled, distributed software platform can optimize vehicle charging, load models, market pricing, local energy storage, and behind-the-meter renewables to reduce operating costs and help defer and reduce CAPEX for fleets and distribution system operators.
Mike Bullock
Dividend Account Parking: More Fairness & Transparency; Less Driving
J4.5 Dividend Account Parking: More Fairness & Transparency; Less Driving
Mike Bullock – Evolved Wireless Inc
Bundled-cost and bundled-benefit car-parking systems (erroneously called “free”) are defined, showing that they are not free and that they increase the drive-alone mode, since non-drivers lose just as much money as drivers, due to the parking. Dividend Account Parking (DAP) is presented as a mitigation measure for any Climate Action Plan (CAP) or for any application where sustainability is a goal. The parking is shared, convenient, fully automated, and value priced with a congestion-pricing algorithm. Earnings go to those losing money because the parking is provided. Motivations are provided, based on an Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) paper.
J4
EV Trucks | NACFE | DOE Clean Cities | EV Charging
Feb 14 (3:30 – 5:30 pm)
Dave Schaller (CHAIR)
13 Real World EV Truck Case Studies
J3.6 13 Real World EV Truck Case Studies
Dave Schaller – NACFE
| Everyone wants to know about battery electric trucks in actual fleet operations but there are relatively few out there. NACFE has recently completed a demonstration of 13 different models of battery electric trucks all across the US and Canada. Videos, telematics, metrics and so much more bring these trucks to life for all to see the differences in applications, terrain, drivers, loads and so much more. Terminal tractors are a great use that doesn’t involve range anxiety and actually works better than current emission diesel engines. E-commerce vans are already happening and both drivers and consumers love them. Medium-duty box trucks are a great first step in the MD market, but some other MD segments will be tougher to serve. Regional haul tractors work in a subsection of the marketplace where the weights and distances fit current capabilities. Long haul tractors are not ready to perform just yet, but battery advancements and hydrogen fuel cells could change that. NACFE can share what is happening as well as both the benefits and challenges. Utility companies need to get on board NOW. Fleets can get EV trucks in 6 to 9 months, but infrastructure is not ready to deploy that fast. PUC’s also need to learn how to speed up procedures to enable decarbonization in their own states. |
Mike Finney
Eliminate Idling: Fleet Efficiency & Cost Savings
Eliminate Idling: Fleet Efficiency & Cost Savings
Eliminate Idling: Fleet Efficiency & Cost Savings
Mike Finney – Global Energy Partners
The transportation industry is the backbone of the American supply chain. With over 13 million commercial vehicles on the road, each idling at least 8 hours a day and costing companies $12,000+ per truck per year, navigating the challenges surrounding idling in commercial vehicles is a major industry concern. Our effective and proven technology combats idling altogether. In this presentation, Mike will showcase opportunities for your organization to eliminate idle time, while increasing vehicle longevity and operator comfort, and optimizing fuel consumption, battery performance, and environmental impact.