Sustainable Transportation Lab


May 25, 2017

Will Tesla’s Solar Roof provide cost-effective electric vehicle charging in Seattle?

Last Fall Tesla unveiled one of its newest products, the solar roof. What separates this solar panel from other solar panels is its aesthetics. As opposed to your traditional solar panels, these panels offer a more incognito design, which is meant to mimic different types of traditional roofing styles. The styles include Tuscan shingle and…


May 18, 2017

EV adoption, fast charger operations, and project economics

One of the most important factors influencing adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is the availability of charging infrastructure. Adequate infrastructure can help to address one of the biggest disincentives to adoption of BEVs, range anxiety. DC fast chargers help with the issues regarding charging since users do not have to spend a lot of…