This Smart EV Charging Station connects multiple parking spaces to monitor and analyse power usage of Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in real-time, optimising the use of limited power. It provides rated power (100%) when there are only a few EVs. When more EVs are connected, the system can reduce power output of some chargers (e.g. 50%), so as to allocate additional power to the just-arrived vehicles.
The electic power distributed to car park in building is minimal. The electric load capacity for medium / quick charge is generally insufficient at EV charging stations. Retrofitting extra power transformer requires extra space and costs.
Hong Kong Short-term Patent
Name: Method and Device for Charging Electric Automobile Based on Internet of Things
Ref no.: 30027782 A
Date: 22/01/2021
Automotive Platforms and Application Systems (APAS) R&D Centre was established in 2006 by the Innovation and Technology Commission of HKSAR Government and hosted by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. The Centre undertakes R&D programmes as well as commercialising R&D results in collaboration with industry, universities and technology institutes for the development of the APAS technology. Since its establishment, APAS R&D Centre has carried out over 100 R&D projects and focus on 3 R&D areas, Green Transportation, Smart Mobility and Intelligent Systems. To facilitate greater synergy and further enhance cost effectiveness, APAS is form part of the Hong Kong Productivity Council with effect from 1 Nov 2012.