The goal of this project was to create a framework (methodology and rubric) that can be used by local governments and organizations to improve the EV charging infrastructure in Worcestershire County. We implemented methods of mapping, surveys, and interviews to gather responses from residents to gain insight on current perceptions of barriers to EV adoption and charging infrastructure. After analyzing our data and findings, our recommendations included installing and maintaining new and current chargers, creating policies regarding smart charging, and continuing to incentivize EV purchases through subsidies.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Hartmann, Katy
• Ortega-Shue, Sage
• Walts, Jolie
• Bissoondial, Aradhana

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Sustainability
• Project-Based Learning
• Community

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 64091
• E-project-042722-053754

Keyword

• EV
• Electric Vehicles
• charging infrastructure
• Barriers

Advisor

• Looft, Linda C.
• Looft, Fred J.

Year

• 2022

Center

• Worcester, England Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Indra
• University of Worcester

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2022-04-27

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright