Why are charging piles important?

Charging piles are of great significance to developing new energy vehicles, and they are also an important part of the emerging digital economy such as intelligent traffic and intelligent energy. The State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) is taking an active role in the development of new energy vehicles.

What are charging piles for new energy vehicles?

As one of the new infrastructures, charging piles for new energy vehicles are different from the traditional charging piles. The "new" here means new digital technology which is an organic integration between charging piles and communication, cloud computing, intelligent power grid and IoV technology.

What is a charging pile?

Serving as a core component in the era of electrified transportation, charging piles provide essential fast-charging services for new energy vehicles, thereby ensuring that daily travel needs are adequately met.

Are smart charging piles sustainable?

This study contributes a sustainable framework for the development and design of smart charging piles and related products, further promoting the adoption of green design principles and symmetry design concepts within the supporting infrastructure of new energy vehicles.

How can PSO-RF improve charging pile design?

The application of PSO-RF can assist designers in incorporating sustainability elements into various design features during the early design stage, thereby improving charging pile design.

Which design features should be prioritized in subsequent charging piles?

The results indicate that a compact size (D3), lightweight materials (D6), a cable-reeling device (D8), clear storage guidelines (D9), a high-power charging module (D15), and heat dissipation structures and materials (D16) should be prioritized as the main design features in subsequent charging piles.