Sustainability assessment of optimal location of electric vehicle charge stations: a conceptual framework for green energy into smart cities

• DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-03373-z
• Publication Date: 2023-05-29T07:02:37Z
• Authors: Mohamed Abdel-Basset; Abduallah Gamal; Ibrahim M. Hezam; Karam M. Sallam
• Keywords: Sustainable transport; Operator (biology); Charging station

Abstract Electric vehicles (EVs) have achieved a great deal of success, indicating that the motor industry will soon be emission-free. They run on electricity stored in batteries, which their drivers can recharge using an external source electricity. Therefore, development infrastructure for charging EVs has become necessity. In this paper, real case study Zagazig, Egypt, evaluating, operating, and determining most sustainable location EV station is presented. Identifying such complex task requires considering many influencing factors sub-factors. Consequently, general evaluation system includes six key factors, addition to nineteen sub-factors, been developed. A multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach applied with problem. The neutrosophic theory type-2 numbers (T2NNs) number weighted averaging (T2NNWA) operator are used combine expert specialized views since they ambiguous uncertain. Firstly, Decision-making Trial Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method prioritize Then, Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) technique selects sites stations. Also, comparison sensitivity evaluations verify approach's reliability, strength, stability, performance. Finally, article provides good information policymakers results indicate economic factor important selecting optimal followed by technical factor.