EV Charging Infrastructure Workshop
From 22 October to 24 October 2024
CEM workstream event
Date: October 22-24, 2024
We are excited to invite you to join us in Madrid, Spain from October 22 – 24, 2024 for our workshop “Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Global Modeling Approaches”.
Co-hosted by the Clean Energy Ministerial’s (CEM) Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI) and the International Energy Agency’s Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Collaboration Programme (HEV-TCP), this workshop will convene international modelers, analysts, and experts for two and a half days of collaboration on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure modeling and approaches.
As we continue to make upgrades to the power system and transition to EVs, EV charging infrastructure will become critical to enabling accelerated transition and reducing GHG emissions from the transport sector. This workshop will bring experts in EV charging infrastructure modeling together with government officials working on the topic around the world to collaborate on solutions for both light-duty and medium-to-heavy-duty vehicles. Participants will identify opportunities for collaboration on improving models, exchange best practices and lessons learned for EV charging infrastructure scale-up, and foster collaboration on common challenges and opportunities.
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 | Participant Arrival, Pick Up Name Badges, Get Settled |
| 9:00 | Official Welcome and Opening Diana Galperin, U.S. Department of Energy |
| 9:05 | Organizing Partner Introductions Isabel Del Olmo, IDAE, Carol Burelle, HEV-TCP, Sacha Sheffer, CEM-EVI Brief introductions from representatives of the three organizing partners for this workshop – Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía (IDAE), Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Collaboration Programme (HEV-TCP), and the Clean Energy Ministerial Electric Vehicles Initiative (CEM–EVI). |
| 9:25 | Global State of EV Charging Markets and the Role of International Collaboration Elizabeth Connelly, International Energy Agency This presentation will highlight the state of EV charging globally. |
| 9:50 | Participant Introductory Exercise Holly Darrow, National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
| 10:00 | Coffee Break (+ Introductory Exercise) |
| 10:30 | Overview – Day 1 Agenda and Objectives Holly Darrow, National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
| 10:45 | Panel: Global Perspectives and Applications for EV Charging Infrastructure Modeling Michael Weismiller, U.S. Department of Energy; Fatih Furkan Dogan, Türkiye Ministry of Transport; Sky Liu, China SAE; Adrian Ramirez-Nafarrate, Technologico de Monterrey Moderator: Maria Vicente Garcia, IRENA This panel will explore diverse approaches to EV charging infrastructure modeling, with insights from global experts. Participants will discuss real-world use cases, highlighting how different markets are leveraging modeling to plan for current and future EV charging needs. |
| 12:00 | Working Lunch: ICCT Guide Review and Analysis of Gaps Marie Rajon Bernard, International Council on Clean Transportation |
| 1:00 | Interactive Presentation: Overview of Passenger EV Charging Infrastructure Modeling Concepts and Techniques Eric Wood, National Renewable Energy Laboratory This presentation will provide an overview of essential concepts and techniques for modeling passenger EV charging infrastructure globally. Network design topics such as balancing coverage vs. capacity, the roles of public, semi-public, and private infrastructure, en-route vs. destination charging, and estimating home charging access will be explored. Audience engagement is encouraged through interactive polling, providing real-time feedback on these topics. |
| 2:00 | Panel: Modeling Equitable EV Charging Solutions for All Sione Misi, MEIDECC-Tonga; Kwasi Bona Otuo-Srebour, Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority, Ghana; Arturo Perez de Lucia, Avere; Joann Zhou, Argonne National Laboratory Moderator: David Beeton, Urban Foresights This panel will explore how modeling can shape equitable EV charging infrastructure to serve diverse and underserved communities. Panelists will discuss strategies for ensuring fair access to charging, share best practices for addressing equity challenges, and examine the role of data and models in overcoming barriers to equitable infrastructure deployment. |
| 3:15 | Break |
| 3:45 | Lightning Talks: From Modeling to Deployment – Success Stories and Lessons Learned Sacha Scheffer, CEM-EVI; Mariola Panzuela, C40 Cities; David Mugambi Ungu, Kenya Power and Lighting Company; Manuel Pena Munoz, Fujitsu Research Europe; John Anderson, DLR Speakers will present a 5-minute case study or success story related to the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, covering topics such as government policies, incentives, public-private partnerships, or innovative business models. Each presentation will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. |
| 5:10 | Day 1 Debrief and Key Takeaways Moderator: Mike Weismiller, U.S. Department of Energy |
| 5:40 | Event Close |
| Time | Event |
| 8:00 | Participant Arrival, Pick Up Name Badges, Get Settled |
| 8:30 | Welcome and Reflections on Day 1 David Beeton, HEV-TCP |
| 8:45 | Overview – Day 2 Agenda and Objectives Diana Galperin, U.S. Department of Energy |
| 9:00 | Interactive Presentation: Overview of Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure Modeling Concepts and Techniques Brennan Borlaug, National Renewable Energy Laboratory This presentation will provide an overview of essential concepts and techniques for modeling commercial EV charging infrastructure globally. Network design topics such as phased public infrastructure deployment, port sharing within and across fleets, en-route charging power requirements, and estimating depot charging access will be explored. Audience engagement is encouraged through interactive polling, providing real-time feedback on these topics. |
| 10:00 | Coffee Break (+ Voluntary Poster Session) |
| 10:45 | Panel: Alternative EV Charging Solutions – Battery Swapping, Wireless Charging, and Beyond David Daniels, VTI; Xiao Lin, Task 48 Moderator: Pierpaolo Cazzola, University of California Davis This session will explore innovative alternatives to traditional plug-in charging methods, such as battery swapping stations and dynamic wireless charging systems. Panelists will discuss the potential of these technologies to complement or replace conventional infrastructure, addressing key challenges like scalability, cost, and integration with existing systems. The session aims to provide insights on how these solutions could reshape EV infrastructure deployment in different regional and market contexts. |
| 12:00 | Working Lunch: Topic to be announced Adrian Serna Tamez, CALSTART |
| 1:00 | EV Charging Infrastructure Modeling Gaps and Potential Solutions Eric Wood, National Renewable Energy Laboratory 2-4-8-All Exercise: Participants will begin discussions in pairs, gradually forming larger groups to work through a series of guided questions focused on identifying gaps and exploring potential solutions for EV charging infrastructure modeling. |
| 2:30 | Day 2 Debrief and Key Takeaways Diana Galperin and Mike Weismiller, U.S. Department of Energy |
| 3:00 | Site Visit: Sustainable Mobility Hub Canalejas 360 After a brief presentation by the Municipal Transportation Company at the hotel, we will start a Walk through the vibrant city center of Madrid with a visit to the Canalejas 360 Mobility Hub. While walking to the lively “Puerta del Sol”, the iconic pedestrianized square that serves as the geographical center of the city, the participants will learn more about the cero emissions zones of Madrid and some of the projects the city is working on. One of these projects is the Mobility Hub Canalejas which we will visit together with one of the directors. The Hub, due to its features and capacities, takes another step forward in electrification and becoming an infrastructure that responds to Madrid’s mobility planning and management needs. The underground infrastructure is a benchmark space for sustainable mobility in general and electromobility in particular offering state-of-the-art ultra-fast chargers while integrating all mobility and last-mile distribution services in the capital. |
| 6:00 | Event close |
| 8:00 | Dinner A dinner will be offered to all those attending the workshop, hosted by IDAE. |
| Time | Event |
| 8:00 | Participant Arrival, Pick Up Name Badges, Get Settled |
| 9:00 | Day 3 Agenda, Reflections on Days 1 & 2 Brennan Borlaug, NREL |
| 9:20 | Interactive Discussion: What’s Next? Diana Galperin, US Department of Energy |
| 9:50 | Closing Remarks Diana Galperin, US Department of Energy |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:30 | Technical Assistance ‘Speed Dating’ Brennan Borlaug, NREL, Elizabeth Connelly, IEA, Adrian Serna Tamez, CALSTART, Joann Zhou and James Miller, ANL Technical experts from international organizations and research institutions will be available to address questions, give walkthroughs for specific tools/models, discuss opportunities for collaboration, and provide one-on-one technical assistance. |
| 12:30 | Official Event Close |