Data-Driven Design and Assessment of Dynamic Wireless Charging Systems

Dynamic wireless charging of electric vehicles has the potential to alleviate range anxiety. This paper proposes a traffic data-driven design methodology for the charging system, including the power distribution network from the substation to the transmitters. The objective is to evaluate the impact of the design on the distribution system. A high-speed US Interstate corridor is used as a case study. The results reveal that aggregate power demand may fluctuate significantly, which can be detrimental to power system operation.