ABSTRACT

These last few years have seen significant improvements in battery performance and the development of hybrids and plug-in hybrids to solve the problem of range anxiety. However, the market penetration of electric vehicles (EV) remains stubbornly low. Although the fuel cost of EV is much lower than the alternatives, the high price of EV batteries is one of the problems which continues to deters buyers. Though less publicized, the other major impediment to sales is charging anxiety. The concerns can be encapsulated in questions like the following:

Where can I charge my battery?
Will my connector fit the charging station?
How long will charging take?
Will my car register on the network?
Will quick charging be available?
Will there be a queue at charging station?
What is cost & service at charging station?
Who will decide cost?

There may be solutions to some of these challenges. But till today, the obsession with range has masked the very real problems of availability of charging facilities.

End To End Battery Scrap Value System, or ETE-BSVA, will give users freedom from all the aforementioned challenges. The EV user will get hassle free service at charging station as all rates are predefine by government authorities, which will further drive the demand for EV. Also, it is important that the government brings all EV manufacturers under a common umbrella of related regulations to make the country pollution-free by reducing carbon footprint.