Samenvatting
In this report, a state of art of the social acceptance of inductive charging systems was given. Using a SWOT analysis, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of inductive charging systems were evaluated. Based on literature, the following five strengths were revealed compared to wired charging:
* this charging systems could tackle the current range anxiety;
* it is easy to use (increase of user convenience);
* it achieves a higher level of safety;
* the risk for vandalism is lower due to fewer visible parts;
* and the landscape is better preserved.
Weaknesses include the higher installation cost, lower energy efficiency and some safety aspects when dealing with consumers with pacemakers.
Next, an overview was given of recent initiatives and demonstration and test projects in the world. This list illustrates the current interest for inductive charging systems.
Finally, a large scale survey was conducted in order to retrieve insight into the current Flemish acceptance of different charging infrastructure systems for electric vehicles. First, the advantages and the disadvantages of EVs were highlighted. Here, charging limitations (both on infrastructure level and charging time) appeared to be the main barriers. Next, respondents were asked if and how the government should intervene in the introduction of EVs. More than 70% indicated that the government has to fulfill an important role in this process. This support could be done by investing in the charging infrastructure for EVs. In order of importance, the suggested actions are the installation of quick chargers alongside the road, giving incentives slow chargers at home and the installation of slow chargers alongside the road. With regard to the place of charging the EV, home charging would be dominant (45%), followed by the same places as conventional filling stations (19%) and charging at work (17%). Next, respondents were asked to indicate the duration of charging their EV. Here, a difference was made between charging at home (at night) and charging alongside the road. In conclusion, consumers are willing to wait more than 4 hours when charging at home, while charging alongside the road should be done in less than 15 minutes. Finally, inductive charging systems were given special attention and respondents could rate different applications of wireless charging. It seems that continuous inductive charging attracts the most people, as the level of convenience is very high. Moreover, public parking would also be suited for wireless charging.
* this charging systems could tackle the current range anxiety;
* it is easy to use (increase of user convenience);
* it achieves a higher level of safety;
* the risk for vandalism is lower due to fewer visible parts;
* and the landscape is better preserved.
Weaknesses include the higher installation cost, lower energy efficiency and some safety aspects when dealing with consumers with pacemakers.
Next, an overview was given of recent initiatives and demonstration and test projects in the world. This list illustrates the current interest for inductive charging systems.
Finally, a large scale survey was conducted in order to retrieve insight into the current Flemish acceptance of different charging infrastructure systems for electric vehicles. First, the advantages and the disadvantages of EVs were highlighted. Here, charging limitations (both on infrastructure level and charging time) appeared to be the main barriers. Next, respondents were asked if and how the government should intervene in the introduction of EVs. More than 70% indicated that the government has to fulfill an important role in this process. This support could be done by investing in the charging infrastructure for EVs. In order of importance, the suggested actions are the installation of quick chargers alongside the road, giving incentives slow chargers at home and the installation of slow chargers alongside the road. With regard to the place of charging the EV, home charging would be dominant (45%), followed by the same places as conventional filling stations (19%) and charging at work (17%). Next, respondents were asked to indicate the duration of charging their EV. Here, a difference was made between charging at home (at night) and charging alongside the road. In conclusion, consumers are willing to wait more than 4 hours when charging at home, while charging alongside the road should be done in less than 15 minutes. Finally, inductive charging systems were given special attention and respondents could rate different applications of wireless charging. It seems that continuous inductive charging attracts the most people, as the level of convenience is very high. Moreover, public parking would also be suited for wireless charging.
| Originele taal-2 | English |
|---|---|
| Uitgeverij | Unknown |
| Status | Published - 2012 |