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Owning a BEV
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Applied Electrical Motion and Control Management

ERGY8040- Energy Storage, Conversion and Charging
Professor: Chris Rogers
Due Date: 02.24.2023
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1) Which type of vehicle did you purchase?

Bolt EUV is proof that electric vehicles are the way of the future due to their
convenient and simple charging options, energy-saving technology, and a
range of EV advantages including saying "so long" to gas stations. It uses
radar and video technology to mitigate the impact of front-end crashes. Bolt
EUV is fast if it matters. It can drive you quickly, getting you from 0 to 96
km/h within only 7.0 seconds. And this electronic SUV knows how to turn on
the power when you need that with 266 lb.-ft. of almost instant electric
torque.

Source: https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/bolt-euv

2) Did your home charging station come with your purchase?

Unfortunately, home charging stations are not a part of the purchase. We must
get it from external sources, and it costs roughly $850. The charger is also not
powered by renewable power. The purchase price includes the cost of
installation.

Source: https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/bolt-euv

3) Considering your average daily travel.

a) Where would you require other charging stations to be?

If the car is fully charged, it provides a 708km driving range with a 77.4kwh
battery pack, given my daily commute. Thus, a charging station is not
needed.
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b) Are the charging stations available at these locations compatible with your
vehicle?

Yes, I can charge my car at the sites I go daily, so these stations

are perfect for my vehicle.

c) If 10% of all vehicles on the road were electric, how do you feel the
landscape would change (infrastructure, facilities, driving behaviors)?

The transportation environment will almost change significantly if 10% of

vehicles on the road were electric. The instances of potential effects are
shown below:

Infrastructure: The need for more charging stations would be one of the
most significant adjustments. The demand for charging stations will grow
as more electric vehicles are put into circulation. Therefore, there may be
additional charging stations installed in public locations like parking areas,
fuel stations, and open spaces. To accommodate increased electricity
consumption, governments may also need to invest in expanding the power
grid.

Facilities: Facilities such as auto dealers and service stations might alter as

electric cars increase. Car companies might have to install charging stations
to draw in customers.
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Driving behaviors: Drivers may need to alter existing driving practices as more
electric vehicles are available on the road. Drivers must become adjusted to the
differences between electric and conventional gas-powered vehicles' speed and
stopping capabilities. To ensure access to charging points anywhere along the
route, people need to plan their travels more carefully.

Environmental Implications: Cutting down on emissions of greenhouse gases is

one of the most significant benefits of electric vehicles. There would be lower
co2 emissions associated with transportation if there were more electric
automobiles on the road.

Reference:
 2023 bolt EUV: Electric utility vehicle. Chevrolet. (2021).

https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/bolt-euv

 Chevrolet bolt EUV info, Specs, pictures, Wiki | GM Authority.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/chevrolet/bolt-euv/