Rapid Charge Network: Station Canopy Feasibility Study

This feasibility analysis looks at installing canopies at electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging points. Rapid charging points are planned for two corridors connecting major seaports and airports across the UK and Ireland. The charging points will charge an EV in about thirty minutes. The advantages and disadvantages of installing canopies are discussed along with canopy design factors including risks, maintenance, and design life. UK-based manufacturers of canopies were contacted for their input on designs, materials, and costs. The paper concludes with recommendations for canopy specifications.

• Record URL:
  https://trl.co.uk/publications/rapid-charge-network-station-canopy-feasibility-study
• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Transport Research Laboratory

  Crowthorne House, Nine Mile Ride
  Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom  RG40 3GA
• Authors:
  • Hopkin, Jean
  • Torkington, Christopher
• Publication Date: 2016-7-15

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 60p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Design; Electric vehicle charging; Feasibility analysis; Industries; Recommendations; Roofs; Service life; Service stations; Specifications
• Geographic Terms: Ireland; United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01620004
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9781910377604
• Report/Paper Numbers: PPR786
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 27 2016 4:15PM