Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Research and Development

With traditional energy prices rising and the world placing more and more emphasis on pollution reduction and environmental protection, governments, consumers and car companies have turned to low-energy/low-or zero emissions "green" vehicles (such as the electric vehicle herein referred to as EVs). Much research has been devoted to EV technology, which is steadily maturing. Two other associated technologies have received less attention: charging equipment and the construction of EV charging stations. These aspects of EV development also require government and industry focus. This article will describe the technical status of BYD charging equipment and charging station construction, and operation, as well as the condition of accessory products. Vehicle-to-Grid "V2G" charging systems allow a vehicle to store power from the grid during low-demand or off-peak hours and then contribute back to the grid when needed. Standardization of this technology will enable large-scale implementation; reduce the implications to grid optimization, accelerate and reduce risk of economic development, energy independence, pollution and emissions control.