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This report, compiled by Sweco for Region Jämtland Härjedalen, analyzes the current state and responsibility for accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Sweden. It highlights significant gaps in accessibility at public charging stations, affecting not only people with disabilities but also the elderly, pregnant women, and those with temporary impairments. The report underscores the need for clear regulatory standards and unified responsibility to ensure universally accessible charging facilities.

The document "Overnight Charging Policies – IZEVA Report" provides a detailed analysis of strategies to optimize overnight electric vehicle (EV) charging in multi-unit dwellings (MUDs). It addresses challenges like limited access to charging infrastructure in urban areas and the need for innovative policies and business models. The report categorizes approaches into regulations, financial incentives, business models, technology for load management, and awareness programs. It discusses the importance of integrating EV charging with smart grid technologies and highlights the role of local authorities in implementing effective charging policies. Additionally, it explores solutions for EV owners without private parking and emphasizes the need for equitable access to charging infrastructure.

The document primarily focuses on the transition challenges and solutions for disabled consumers in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. It details barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of suitable vehicles, reliance on public charging networks, and high costs. Solutions include promoting better consumer information, improving vehicle accessibility, and enhancing public charging infrastructure to accommodate the needs of disabled users.

This document provides guidelines to design electric vehicle charging stations in Ireland to be universally accessible. It discusses design principles for charging station components, site, and information provision, and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity for users with disabilities. The guidelines were developed through consultations with various stakeholders and draw on international best practices.

This document outlines guidelines for creating accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Germany. It addresses technical and organizational requirements to ensure that charging stations are user-friendly for people with disabilities, incorporating design standards for ease of use, accessibility, and safety. The guidelines emphasize the integration of universal design principles to enable independent usage by all, including those with physical limitations.

This specification, PAS 1899:2022, outlines the requirements for accessible public electric vehicle chargepoints, ensuring usability for all, including disabled persons. It addresses physical design, placement, and information provision of chargepoints. It was developed with input from various stakeholders to facilitate a more inclusive infrastructure, aligning with UK government policies and potentially influencing international standards.

This document, prepared by the Sustainable Transport Forum (STF) under the leadership of the European Commission and supported by a group of European organisations, highlights key challenges and best practices related to the deployment of BEVs in covered parking areas. It also provides a set of recommendations for public authorities and private stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of BEVs in covered parking lots.

This document is the primary deliverable of the Sustainable Transport Forum's Sub-Group 3, that focuses on the best practices of public authorities in facilitating the deployment of recharging infrastructure. Task force 3 (TF3) within Sub-Group 3 is entrusted with providing recommendations aimed at aiding public authorities in supporting the expansion of recharging infrastructure tailored for specialised and captive fleets.

This publication is a report by the Sustainable Transport Forum (STF), the European Commission´s expert group on alternative fuels infrastructure. The report was developed by the STF sub-group on public authorities with the assistance of ChargeUp Europe – the association at the EU level representing the EV charging industry which works towards the rapid deployment of charging infrastructure across Europe.

The document "Standards for EV Smart Charging: A Guide for Local Authorities" is a comprehensive guide focusing on the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid through smart charging. It provides insights into the importance of smart charging in optimizing energy use and grid stability, highlights the roles of various international standards in EV grid integration, and discusses future-proofing public charging infrastructure. The guide emphasizes the need for local authorities to be informed about evolving regulations and technical standards to effectively implement sustainable and adaptable EV charging networks.