Effects of PEV Traffic Flows on the Operation of Parking Lots and Charging Stations.

The introduction of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the electrical system is bringing various challenges. The main issue is incorporating the PEV owner's preferences in the models. One of the main attributes representing the preference of the owners is their travel purposes, impacting on the traffic flow pattern. The PEVs' traffic pattern defines the required charging schedule of the PEVs, and...