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Charging infrastructure is essential for the successful deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in California. The availability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in California continues to expand through industry and California government policies and programs that prepare the state for increasing numbers of PEVs.

For historical purposes, below are past activities CARB has undertaken to support expansion of PEV infrastructure. 

2014 Qualitative Evaluation of Public PEV Infrastructure

July 15, 2014

CARB staff held a second information gathering meeting with stakeholders to follow up on items from the May 27, 2014, meeting and gain a better understanding of factors that affect the costs and benefits of charging infrastructure operation.  Innovative charging infrastructure in public parking facilities and examples of fast charging in popular settings and along highway corridors were also discussed. 

Meeting Agenda

Introductions, Updates, and Follow-up Activities

  • CARB’s PEV infrastructure activities, Analisa Bevan, CARB

  • California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) update, Noel Crisostomo, CPUC  

  • Alternative Fuel Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, Andrew Hudgins, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

  • Demand Charges 101, Marcus Alexander, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

  • Electricity in the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard, Carolyn Lozo, CARB

AM Session: Multi-Functional Parking Lots

  • Level 1 vs. Level 2, Mike Nicholas, UC Davis-Institute of Transportation Studies

  • Designing Infrastructure for Vehicle Grid Integration, Noel Crisostomo, CPUC

  • California Regional EV Ecosystems: Strategic Challenges & Innovations, Richard Schorske, EV Communities Alliance

  • Workplace Charging – Forget the Pyramid, Richard Teebay, County of Los Angeles

PM session: Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) to Address “Hotspots” and Corridors

  • Public Charging Case Studies, John Smart, Idaho National Laboratory

  • NRG eVgo: DCFC Projects, Obrie Hostetter, NRG eVgo

  • Oregon Accelerating EV Market, Ashley Horvat, State of Oregon

  • Oregon’s Electric Highway Map

May 27, 2014

CARB staff held an information gathering meeting with key stakeholders in the PEV community to gain a better understanding of factors that affect where and when PEV drivers choose to charge their vehicles when away from home. Charger usage in terms of locations, settings, charge level, fee structures and convenience were explored to gain a better idea of how away-from-home charging affects PEV purchase and usage decisions.

Meeting Agenda

Introduction and Background

  • Meeting Introduction, Analisa Bevan, CARB

  • Status of Public Charging Today, Jordan Legaspi, CARB

  • Objectives and Structure of Meeting, Leslie Goodbody, CARB

AM Session: Away-From-Home Charging – Customer Preference and Charger Usage

  • Away-from-Home Charging, Mike Nicholas, UC Davis, Institute of Transportation Studies

  • Nissan-Public Charging, David Peterson, Nissan North America

  • GM-Advanced Vehicle & Infrastructure Policy, Alex Keros, General Motors

  • Ford-PEV Infrastructure, Mike Tinskey, Ford Motor Company

  • Charging Trends, Richard Lowenthall, Chargepoint

2009 Evaluation of Charging Infrastructure Needs

September 23, 2009: ZEV Program Review

In 2009, CARB staff investigated infrastructure as part of the 2009 ZEV Program Review. For more information about the 2009 ZEV Review, contact Advanced Clean Cars.

  • Notice for Public Meeting on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Needs
     
  • Introduction:  Craig Childers, CARB
     
  • Lessons learned from past EV infrastructure deployment - Bill Boyce, Sacramento Municipal Utility District 
     
  • EVSE Design & Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program (AFIP) Project - David Packard, Jason France, Clipper Creek
     
  • Level II and fast chargers from AV - Kristen Helsel, AeroVironment 
     
  • Overview of PUC rulemaking - Matthew Crosby, PUC
     
  • CARB AFIP Project & Hwy 101 Stations - Troy Nergaard, Tesla Motors
     
  • CARB AFIP Project Summary - Efrain Ornelas, PG&E
     
  • i-Miev -TEPCO high power charging (Tokyo+) - Dave Patterson, Mitsubishi
     
  • DMC plans for charging station deployments - Kent Leacock, DMC
     
  • SF Bay Area Activities & Coalition - Bob Hayden and Richard Schorske
     
  • San Diego+ Deployments & ETEC Products - Kevin Morrow, ETEC

2001 ZEV Infrastructure Standardization

Proposed amendments to the California Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations: Treatment of Majority -wned Small or Intermediate Volume Manufacturers and Standardizations of Battery Electric Vehicle Charging Systems for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Program. 

Informal regulatory documents: 

  • Press Release: CARB Amends ZEV Rule: Standardizes Chargers & Addresses Automaker Mergers June 28, 2001, Board Hearing
     
  • February 27, 2001 Public Workshop
     
    • Staff paper on the standardization of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
       
    • Figures 1 and 2 referred to in the staff paper
       
    • Notice of a public workshop to discuss recommendations to Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations for electric vehicle charging standards and other items
       
  • January 25, 2001 Board Meeting
     
    • ZEV Infrastructure Report