A Comprehensive Review on Developments in Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure and Present Scenario of India

The transportation sector of the world is in the transformation stage, shifting from conventional fossil fuel-powered vehicles to zero or ultra-low tailpipe emission vehicles. To support this transformation, a proper charging station (CS) infrastructure in combination with information technology, smart distributed energy generating units, and favorable government policies are required. The motive of this paper is to address the key aspects to be taken care of while planning for the charging station infrastructure for electric vehicles. The paper also provides major indagation and developments in planning and technological aspects that are going on for the enhancement of the design and efficient management of charging station infrastructure. The paper addresses the present scenario of India related to electric vehicle charging station developments. The paper specially provides a critical review on the research and developments in the charging station infrastructure, the problems associated with it, and the efforts that are going on for its standardization to help the researchers address the problems.

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This paper discusses key aspects to consider in planning electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, as well as current investigations and developments in the design and management of such infrastructure. It also addresses the current status of electric vehicle charging station development in India, and provides a critical review of research and developments, problems, and standardization efforts related to charging station infrastructure.