Energy & Infrastructure

TSRC conducts research on the intersection of transportation and other key infrastructure systems. This includes utility electrical grids and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), such as ecodriving, real-time traveler and refueling information, the future of ITS (20 to 40 years) and augmented speed enforcement.

Featured Publications:

A systematic review of life cycle greenhouse gas intensity values for hydrogen production pathways

2023

Hydrogen is a potential low-carbon energy carrier to replace fossil fuels, especially in industrial and transportation applications where decarbonization is particularly challenging. Hydrogen can be generated via several feedstocks and technology combinations (pathways) that result in different...Read more about A systematic review of life cycle greenhouse gas intensity values for hydrogen production pathways

Architecture for Co-Simulation of Transportation and Distribution Systems with Electric Vehicle Charging at Scale in the San Francisco Bay Area

2023

This work describes the Grid-Enhanced, Mobility-Integrated Network Infrastructures for Extreme Fast Charging (GEMINI) architecture for the co-simulation of distribution and transportation systems to evaluate EV charging impacts on electric distribution systems of a large metropolitan area...Read more about Architecture for Co-Simulation of Transportation and Distribution Systems with Electric Vehicle Charging at Scale in the San Francisco Bay Area

Charging infrastructure demands of shared-use autonomous electric vehicles in urban areas

2020

Ride-hailing is a clear initial market for autonomous electric vehicles (AEVs) because it features high vehicle utilization levels and strong incentive to cut down labor costs. An extensive and reliable network of recharging infrastructure is the prerequisite to launch a lucrative AEV ride...Read more about Charging infrastructure demands of shared-use autonomous electric vehicles in urban areas

Analysis of the Combined Vehicle- And Post-Vehicle-Use Value Of Lithium-Ion Plug-In Vehicle Propulsion Batteries

2012

California’s promising market for the widespread introduction of plug‐in vehicles exists due to advances in electric‐drive technology such as lithium‐ion batteries and the development of strong policy drivers including California’s Global Warming Solutions Act. However, high battery costs...Read more about Analysis of the Combined Vehicle- And Post-Vehicle-Use Value Of Lithium-Ion Plug-In Vehicle Propulsion Batteries

"Hydrogen Production Science and Technology" in Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

2012

The Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (ESST) addresses the grand challenge for science and engineering today. It provides unprecedented, peer-reviewed coverage in more than 550 separate entries comprising 38 topical sections. ESST establishes a foundation for the many...Read more about "Hydrogen Production Science and Technology" in Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

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