Shifting from vehicles that burn fossil fuels to those that run on electricity will play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Unfortunately, there are still certain drawbacks that impede more widespread acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs). Chief among these drawbacks is the lack of compatibility between charger types across EV manufacturers. Essentially, different EVs operate with different charger types, which tend not to be interchangeable. In effect, the lack of uniformity hinders scalability and increased adoption of EVs. Ultimately, these problems lead to range anxiety in addition to the uncertainty of finding an adequate charger when in need.
Research Questions
How can we improve accessibility of Electric Vehicles chargers?
Should we generalize the adaptors by designing an all in one plug-in?
How can we improve the efficiency of Electric Vehicle Charging?
Is it SAFE to modify existing EV infrastructure?
How can ICEing be prevented? (Combustion Engine Vehicles occupying EV charging spots)
How can we lessen the negative environmental impacts due to Electric Vehicle charging?
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Team CHARGEX is a research team within the University of Maryland’s Gemstone Program, Class of 2024 Point of contact: Team Liaison, Samarth Modh