Framework for investigating the impact of PHEV charging on power distribution system and transportation network

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have received increasing attention because of their low pollution emissions, petroleum independence, and high fuel economy. The large market penetration of these vehicles is dramatically changing the view of the power distribution system. Unlike other power loads, these vehicles can be connected to power grids anywhere and anytime, which brings more spatial and temporal diversity and uncertainty. There is an urgent need to investigate the impact of PHEV/PEV charging on the power distribution system considering multidisciplinary complexities (e.g., driving behavior, route and departure time choice, charging station location, engineering, policy, economic, environment, technology, and social impact). This paper consolidates the modeling and simulation of power distribution system and transportation network in order to assess the emerging electric vehicle technologies. Moreover, this paper proposes a comprehensive co-modeling/simulation framework for investigating the impact of the electrification of transportation in the real world.