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  • Sustainable transportation
  • Electric mobility
  • Energy systems

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  • Electromobility adoption is key to reducing air pollution from fossil fuels.
  • Barriers include limited charging infrastructure, battery range, and long charging times.
  • EV driver frustration stems from range anxiety and uncertainty of charger availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging reservations.
  • To overcome the limitations of the existing Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) reservation system.
  • To enhance EV driver experience by ensuring charger availability and reducing wait times.

Main Methods:

  • An algorithm was developed to generate reservation intervals based on historical charging station data.
  • The system bypasses the standard OCPP 'reserve now' function.
  • Reservations and authentication are managed through a central system, independent of OCPP.

Main Results:

  • Test cases demonstrated successful reservation generation with no overlapping bookings.
  • The system facilitated efficient station utilization, preventing queues.
  • A proper distribution of energy resources was achieved, enhancing end-user satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed algorithm effectively enables advance charging reservations for EVs.
  • The solution improves EV infrastructure management and user experience.
  • It offers a more reliable charging experience, addressing key adoption barriers.