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How EV Charging Has Become Popular Because of Fiber Optics
The shift toward electric vehicles is creating new opportunities unlikely to ever appear again in the telecommunications and power industries. Car manufacturers tout their latest hybrid or fully electric models in everything from pickup trucks to sports cars. However, they need readily available and efficient charging stations to convince skeptical consumers. V1 Fiber Engineering & Construction is ready to help the telecommunication and power industries capitalize on the billions of dollars state and federal governments pour into these new technologies.
Unprecedented Demand for Electric Vehicles
The International Energy Association’s annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook report reflects sales of 10 million electric vehicles worldwide in 2022. The organization expects EVs to make up almost one-fifth of the car market by the end of 2023. Gas prices continue to rise, making consumers more likely to purchase an EV or a hybrid. Governments continue to offer lucrative benefits to companies and individuals who move to electric automobiles. Fiber optic technology is essential in meeting the demand for charging stations to keep all those EVs on the road.
One factor that will fuel this demand in the future is the expected growth in the number of autonomous vehicles on the highways. While charging for electric vehicles requires transferring very little data to the cloud, AVs consume much more data and need faster upload speeds. Power companies and telecommunications providers can prepare for the future by incorporating fiber optic technology into their infrastructure plans.
Industry Improvements
Fiber optic technology makes faster internet speeds, better television signals, and improved phone system performance possible. Similarly, fiber optics play a critical role in sustainable vehicle charging. For electric vehicles, fiber optic technology’s increased speed and bandwidth allow for faster and clearer communication between the EV, the charging station, and the power grid. Data transfer rates in the gigabit range translate to a smoother and speedier charging experience for the owners of EVs. Telecommunications and power companies can reap additional benefits as well.
Streamlined Management
Improved communication abilities make it easier for companies producing, installing, and monitoring charging stations to keep tabs on performance, efficiency, and usage. When a power company or telecommunications provider can access real-time data on locations nationwide, it can focus on keeping expenses low, minimizing downtime and outages, and shortening charging time. With fiber optics, companies can allow consumers looking to charge their electric vehicles to locate, access, and pay for sustainable vehicle charging online and through various phone or computer apps.
Greater Reliability
As fiber optic cables replace copper lines, providers no longer have to contend with interference from radio frequencies and other electromagnetic sources. Data travels more securely and in a more stable framework, making charging stations for electric vehicles less vulnerable to cyber attacks. Telecommunications and power companies earn greater trust and confidence from their customers through these improved security standards.
Broader Accessibility
Fiber optics can allow providers to charge electric vehicles in previously impractical or impossible locations due to the lack of cellular signal. For example, parking garages and remote and rural areas present a particularly difficult challenge to cellular access. Fiber connections can reach almost anywhere, so virtually no location is off-limits for sustainable vehicle charging.
Expanding Networks
As the demand for electric vehicle charging grows, telecommunications and power companies need scalable solutions. The ability to add new stations quickly with minimal disruption is essential. Fiber optics makes it easier to expand the infrastructure necessary to grow the network without reducing its speed, reliability, or stability.
Renewable Opportunities for Charging Electric Vehicles
Power companies and telecommunications entities are turning to renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. Fiber optics simplify this by streamlining the communications between charging stations for electric vehicles and the systems that generate, store, and manage renewable power sources. These efficiencies are suitable for owners of EVs, providers of charging equipment and services, and for the planet as a whole.
V1 Fiber is the source of fiber optic construction and engineering services. From planning and designing electric vehicle charging stations through construction and monitoring, V1 Fiber is a full-service provider. The expert team stands ready to help clients with all aspects of integrating fiber optic technology into EV charging systems. Contact V1 Fiber today for a quote.
Sources:
https://www.seeclearfield.com/newsroom/electric-vehicles-brighten-up-fiber.html
https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2023
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