More experienced EV drivers tend to cope with EV delimiting factors by developing various types of coping strategies. In this project, we explore these coping strategies through field studies and design.
In modern electric cars, it is common to see some kind of distance-left-to-empty meter. Most common is a simple figure telling how many kilometers (miles) is left to drive before the battery is empty. Less common is a circular representation on a map expressing a reachable area (Nissan LEAF). In our work, we have question these representions, as they do not fully recognize that driving range have a direction and place in the world. Therefore, we present a refined and more sophisticated representation.
Many believe that EVs will have an important role in the emerging smart-grid. But how will that work and in what way will it affect the driver, EV, home grid, design of applications and interaction?
This project aims at exploring tools that could support and help people choose to rent an EV instead of a gasoline car when it is possible and wise to do so.
This project aims at exploring business models for EV Apps running on mobile devices as an input for design.