The Role of Internet of Things on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Consumer Experience

Nnaemeka V. Emodi (), Udochukwu B. Akuru, Michael O. Dioha, Patrick Adoba, Remeredzai J. Kuhudzai and Olusola Bamisile
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Nnaemeka V. Emodi: UQ Business School, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
Udochukwu B. Akuru: Department of Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0183, South Africa
Michael O. Dioha: Just Transition Network, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Patrick Adoba: Institute for Decarbonization and Energy Advancement, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA
Remeredzai J. Kuhudzai: Department of Innovation, Electric Drive Africa, Kambanji, Glen Lorne, Harare 00263, Zimbabwe
Olusola Bamisile: College of Nuclear Science and Automation Engineering, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-18

Abstract: The drive for net-zero emission and global decarbonization spurred the need for a worldwide transition towards cleaner energy options. The fossil-fuel-dominated global transportation system is a target for these initiatives, accounting for 37% of recent carbon emissions. This has accelerated the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) into the global market to cut down carbon emissions and improve efficiency in the transportation sector. In the face of this growth, limitations in EV charging infrastructure still loom large amongst EV consumers. Resolving this bottleneck requires systematic approaches to ensure seamless operation and integration into the existing transport systems. This study examines the critical role of IoT in addressing the challenges of EV public charging through reviewing the literature to understand the inter-relation and highlighting its attendant impact on consumer experience. Findings show that while IoT serves as a strong tool to foster public interest through favorable public policy, its novel and innovative nature faces developmental challenges based on existing government policies that could hinder the interest of potential investors. Therefore, governments should consider evaluating existing policies and practices to ascertain their suitability for IoT adoption in EVs, ensuring that they do not constitute unintentional barriers.

Keywords: internet of things; electric vehicle; transportation; EV charging infrastructure; energy transition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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