Building ubiquitous EV charging infrastructure

By Philip Krein on 10/31/2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in 1611 Titan Dr., Rantoul, IL 61866

Join Philip Krein, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Grainger Endowed Chair Emeritus in Electric Machinery and Electromechanics, as he presents in person at the Fall 2024 Kent Seminar Series Thursday, October 31, 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

More than 95% of U.S. car trips cover less than 30 miles, and trucks, school buses, and delivery vehicles spend significant time parked at depots or designated rest areas. As vehicles transition to electricity, most charging will likely occur at home, work, or depots using conventional electrical outlets. Smart vehicle electronics can transform basic outlets into efficient charging points, making it cost-effective to scale charging infrastructure to millions of locations. This lecture examines innovative approaches to charging infrastructure and strategies for achieving ubiquitous energy access.

Krein is the Grainger Endowed Chair Professor Emeritus in Electric Machinery and Electromechanics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on electric vehicle drive trains, battery management, and grid interaction. He holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from UIUC and is a Fellow of IEEE and the U.S. National Academy of Inventors. Krein is also a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Transportation Electrification Council.