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Haw, Justin; Chen, Edmond; Wang, Xizhen; Loveland, Matthew

Maximizing the percentage of people who can use an electric vehicle is crucial to achieving full electric transportation. Residents living in older multi-family dwellings without access to a personal charging station do not have the facilities to join this electricity powered movement. Public accessible, street-light charging is identified as a solution to this issue. The world is moving towards full electric transportation, however, the emissions from traditional combustion engine vehicles are still contributing to global warming. An increase in electric vehicle usage will lower the carbon footprint of the transportation sector. Geographic Information System (GIS) research determined the ideal street-light electric vehicle charging locations throughout the City of Vancouver by assigning importance weights to areas such as high population density, parking spots, multi-family dwellings, and proximity to public transit. A number of street lights were chosen as the most ideal locations to install level 2 and level 3 electric chargers. Kitsilano and Downtown are representative case studies due to their high population density and electrical infrastructure. A cost estimate of implementing street-light charging stations in Kitsilano and Downtown was determined. The results of this research presents itself as an option for stakeholders to consider when they decide to upgrade the electric transportation infrastructure. Implementing street-light charging stations removes a barrier which has prevented drivers from going electric in the past. Electric vehicle users contribute to the fight against global warming.

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University of British Columbia. ENVR 400

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0397011

Science, Faculty of; Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Department of

Undergraduate

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