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@article{179097,
        author = {Harshal Mitkari and Nikhil Mogare and Shivprasad Phadatare and Akshay Hedau and Prof. Shrinath Thengil},
        title = {Charge Locator 2.0: A Decentralized EV Charging Ecosystem},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {7305-7311},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179097},
        abstract = {This paper presents Charge Locator 2.0, an advanced evolution of our previously developed EV charging station locator system. Building upon the core functionality of real-time public charging station discovery and reservation, this upgraded version introduces three transformative features that significantly enhance urban EV charging infrastructure: (1) a peer-to-peer (P2P) charger sharing network that enables private EV owners to lend compatible chargers, (2) a distributed private space utilization system that monetizes underused parking areas for charging purposes, and (3) renewable energy integration that prioritizes and incentivizes the use of solar/wind- powered stations. The enhanced platform maintains its original Flutter-based architecture while incorporating new intelligent matching algorithms for P2P charger compatibility, dynamic pricing models for space rentals, and carbon footprint visualization tools. Early prototype testing demonstrates how these additions work synergistically with the existing system, showing potential to: increase effective charging point availability by 47% through P2P networks, improve station utilization rates by 28% via private space monetization, and shift user preference toward renewable-powered stations by 35%. By combining the reliability of our original station-finding framework with these crowd- sourced and sustainable solutions, Charge Locator 2.0 represents a comprehensive approach to addressing EV charging challenges. The system not only preserves the 98% reservation reliability of its predecessor but also introduces scalable mechanisms to reduce urban charging deserts by an estimated 22%, presenting a viable model for next-generation smart city mobility infrastructure.},
        keywords = {EV charging platform upgrade, P2P resource sharing, distributed charging infrastructure, renewable energy integration, smart mobility solutions},
        month = {May},
        }