By modifying the charging patterns of a pool of electric vehicles (EVs), aggregators are able to provide services to the electric grid. The parameters that shape the agreement between aggregators and EV owners, such as plug-in duration and guaranteed driving range, affect the appeal of signing up with an aggregator.
Dr. Broneske and Prof. Dr. Wozabal examine how these contract parameters influence the profitability of vehicle pools. Their results indicate that contract parameters influence EVs’ value to aggregators in surprising ways, partially contradicting findings in previous literature.
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