A Novel Web-Based Real Time Communication System for PHEV Fast Charging Stations

This paper presents a novel method to communicate necessary data between the users of Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and the DC fast charging stations. PHEVs are getting promoted around the world for multiple reasons. DC fast charging stations can act as a catalyst to the success of such promotions. Proper deployment of renewable based DC fast charging stations with smart communication facilities with the users can encourage the wide use of PHEVs. The exchange of various information include state of charge (SoC) of PHEV batteries, location of nearest charging station and crowd level at the charging stations are employed in this work. The proposed scheme utilizes global system for mobile (GSM) technology, global positioning system (GPS) and a dedicated website to provide the real time information through a website link given to the user.