Team Members & Role:

• Ariel Fine – Team Lead
• Patrick Ryan – Design Lead
• Nicholas Streeter- Analysis Lead
• Patrick Mendrek- Evaluation Lead

Abstract:
This and other colleges are facing rapid growth in electric vehicle (EV) usage. The UMass campus is struggling to meet existing demand for EV charging and with the predicted expansion of EV production in the country, parking services anticipates that the campus will fail to supply sufficient charging for the anticipated increase in demand. Not having enough chargers will be detrimental to the campus because it will discourage students and staff from bringing electric cars onto campus. As a result, our group formulated a plan for future UMass electric vehicle charging infrastructure by the year 2030. Our solution to this problem is based on a forecasting model, incorporates an optimization model which calculates the optimal locations and types of chargers to be built, and evaluates a Simio simulation of campus parking lots to determine how the additional chargers and demand affect charging utilization. To support this growing demand and further decarbonize the campus’ transportation habits, this analysis provides a plan for the expansion to existing infrastructure.