Development of a remote telemetry and diagnostic system for electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment

Abstract

Electric Vehicles (EV s) have become a popular alternative to Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEVs) due to its ability to be replenished by renewable sources of energy. Despite its advantages, EVs still possess some major disadvantages, which have reduced the take up rate of EV s by consumers. This project is therefore proposed to provide a user-centric solution to evaluate and to encourage the use of EVs In particular, the project aims to establish a remote telemetry and diagnostics System for EVs. In this project, a database system has been developed, which is used with a compatible data acquisition system. The developed database system is able to store the relevant and useful information for the EV users, and they may be used by engineers and researches to conduct data mining for research and development purposes. In addition, smart phone application has been developed for the iPhone to provide EV users with real-time critical information that will alleviate the anxieties mentioned above. Furthermore, a tablet application has also been developed to give technicians access to vital information regarding their clients' EVs, and also to past information, which is useful when diagnosing a problem. © 2013 IEEE.