Predicting and guiding the future of US electric vehicle charging infrastructure

By Gordon Bauer on 11/14/2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Gordon Bauer, senior data scientist at Stable Auto, as he presents via Zoom at the Fall 2024 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, November 14, from 2-3 p.m. (CT).

The Fall 2024 semester is set to feature 13 presentations, each addressing a topic related to the electrification of transportation infrastructure. See the full lineup of speakers for Fall 2024.

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the ICT Classroom. 

All presentations will be held on Zoom, but some speakers will present in person at ICT.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/85074071626?pwd=3no02LzC4mrS2p6PRcNJ9fDfWvxRja.1 

Meeting ID: 850 7407 1626
Passcode: 795973 

Abstract and Bio

The US electric vehicle market is at a critical juncture as it transitions from early adopters to the mass market. Charging infrastructure faces pressures to achieve profitability, enhance reliability, expand coverage and contend with competition. The future landscape of charging poses significant risks for long-term investments. Bauer demonstrates how machine learning and simulation tools can mitigate these risks, forecast demand and set optimal pricing while exploring strategies for guiding the industry toward more efficient, sustainable and equitable outcomes.

Bauer is a senior data scientist at Stable Auto, where he develops algorithms and models to optimize the deployment and operation of EV charging infrastructure, directing over $5 billion in infrastructure investments. He earned his master’s degree and doctorate in energy and resources from the University of California, Berkeley, where his research focused on electrifying taxi and ride-hailing fleets worldwide.