IoT and Blockchain Paradigms for EV Charging System

【Author】 Martins, Jose P.; Ferreira, Joao C.; Monteiro, Vitor; Afonso, Jose A.; Afonso, Joao L.

【Source】ENERGIES

【影响因子】3.252

【Abstract】In this research work, we apply the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm with a decentralized blockchain approach to handle the electric vehicle (EV) charging process in shared spaces, such as condominiums. A mobile app handles the user authentication mechanism to initiate the EV charging process, where a set of sensors are used for measuring energy consumption, and based on a microcontroller, establish data communication with the mobile app. A blockchain handles financial transitions, and this approach can be replicated to other EV charging scenarios, such as public charging systems in a city, where the mobile device provides an authentication mechanism. A user interface was developed to visualize transactions, gather users' preferences, and handle power charging limitations due to the usage of a shared infrastructure. The developed approach was tested in a shared space with three EVs using a charging infrastructure for a period of 3.5 months.

【Keywords】electric vehicle; EV charging process; blockchain; IoT; mobile app

【发表时间】2019 1-Aug

【收录时间】2022-01-02

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