The research project “STRALI” (Strategic Charging Infrastructure Planning for the Electrification of Urban Transport) aims to enable cities and municipalities to plan charging infrastructure in line with their needs and in line with municipal transport policy goals on the basis of multi-criteria data collection and analysis. In the future, charging infrastructure planning will be used for targeted, resource-efficient control of traffic flows using suitable web-based applications. The web-based charging infrastructure planning tool is used to specifically control traffic according to specified criteria based on the interests of mobility users. The combination of empirical data with secondary and technology-supported data from tracking apps and data loggers should enable a better database for a subsequent street-accurate traffic model. The data from the simulation and traffic models ultimately flow into a newly developed planning tool, which is intended to validate the extent to which mobility behavior can be influenced by strategic, multi-criteria charging infrastructure planning.

Duration:
01.08.2023 – 31.07.2026

Funding agency / funding programme:
Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV) – mFUND

Project management:
University of Duisburg-Essen, Prof. Dr. Ellen Enkel

Partners:

1. University of Duisburg-Essen (Chair of Business Administration & Mobility, Mechatronics, International Automotive Management, Mobility and Urban Planning)
2. IT Objects GmbH
3. Schotte Automotive GmbH & Co. KG
4. City of Essen

Abstract:
The aim of the project is to comprehensively record the mobility behavior and mobility needs of the population in selected urban areas of Essen - with a particular focus on the potential and challenges of electrification. Based on these findings, a microscopic traffic simulation model will be developed and validated that realistically depicts the interactions between existing infrastructure and individual mobility behavior. In addition, a web-based application is being developed that enables clear visualization and strategic planning of charging infrastructures. The project thus makes a key contribution to the urban electrification strategy and actively supports the achievement of national and municipal climate targets.

Research Priorities / Research Questions / Special Features of the Approach:

1. Charging infrastructure planning with a focus on traffic flow control
2. Integration of socio-economic data into transport modelling
3. Development of a scalable, web-based planning tool
4. Recording individual mobility patterns using qualitative and quantitative methods
5. Investigation of acceptance and willingness to pay for e-mobility and business models

Methods:

1. Mixed Methods (qualitative and quantitative)
2. Focus group interviews, surveys, conjoint analyses
3. Technology-supported data collection (app, data logger)
4. Traffic simulation with SUMO

Results / Contribution for Theory and Practice / Outputs:

1. Open Access Articles
2. Conference papers (e.g. mFUND, Academy of Management, R&D Management Conference)
3. Web-based charging infrastructure planning platform

Project website:
https://www.uni-due.de/strali/

Contact person:
Prof. Dr. Ellen Enkel
ellen.enkel@uni-due.de

B. Eng. Levin Zeylmans van Emmichoven
levin.zeylmans.ve@uni-due.de