In this article, we will understand the Impact of EVs on Telecommunications. With the rise in electric vehicles in different sectors, the telecom industry is not an exception. Telecom companies are an integral part of the ongoing electric vehicle revolution. Here we can see setting the foundation for timely information, extraction, transmission, and scheduling. This also includes charging health monitoring, battery management, and many more.
Leading telecom companies such as Vodafone Idea are facilitating several functions across the value chain. They are working at end-to-end integrated IoT solutions which are designed specifically for electric vehicles. Experts in this industry believe that telecom connectivity and new technologies can create a huge impact. This impact can be done in pushing the growth and success of electric vehicles in India.
Advantages of Electric Vehicles in the Telecom Industry
- No Noise Pollution – These electric vehicles function silently. They do not have an engine which means no noise. Some electric vehicles are so silent that the manufacturers add some false sounds. They do this in order to make them safe for pedestrians.
- Low Maintenance Cost – The maintenance cost of electric vehicles is much lower than that of any other vehicle. One most important reason is that it doesn’t have many moving parts which lower its running cost.
- Low Running Cost -There are numerous reasons for EV adoption. Still, the most important reason is the running cost of an electric vehicle is much lower than that of traditional vehicles or equivalent petrol or diesel vehicles. They use electricity to charge their batteries instead of using non-renewable fossil fuels like petrol or diesel. Electric vehicles combined with electricity cost is cheaper than petrol or diesel vehicle. They are also using renewable energy resources which means it is more eco-friendly.
- Tax and Financial Benefits – There are lots of tax and financial benefits attached to an electric vehicle. This is always more than any petrol or diesel vehicle. The government provides a lot of incentives and subsidies for these vehicles making them affordable for the common people.
Impact of EVs on Telecommunications Industry
There are several areas where telecom connectivity and EV technology can create a huge impact. They can be very helpful in pushing the growth and success of electric vehicles across different parts of our country.
Extracting and Transmitting Information– We know that 5G services are being offered by telecom companies. It will be very helpful in extracting and transmitting information up and down the value chain. Starting from real-time battery charge levels and recommended route options for optimizing battery performance.
Finding the Nearest Charging Stations– We know that electric vehicles need charging from time to time. These telecom companies can help them locate the nearest charging stations. This will reduce a lot of effort, time, and cost.
Ensuring Smart Grid Operations– The adoption rate of EVs will put a load on the existing electricity department. Telecom companies can ensure smooth performance. They can ensure a constant and consistent supply of electricity. These telecom companies are tying up with smart grid technology which will blend electricity generation and consumption. This will allow both service providers and utilities real-time access to the grid.
5G Connected Electric Vehicles
The telecom industry and automotive manufacturers are excited to integrate both technologies together. They want to explore the potential of 5G in the latest-made vehicles. Manufacturers are working and focusing on the importance of having the right infrastructure to provide a support network. This will enable their charging stations and make everything smart.
The current electric vehicle market presents a huge opportunity to operators to monetize their 5G network. This can be done through a dedicated network and cutting management. They have to deliver ultra-reliable connectivity for their vehicles and a 5G connection. This can only be possible if electric vehicle infrastructure and 5G networks are behaving as per expectations.
Internet for Electric Vehicles
The number of electric vehicles is growing day by day on Indian roads. We need to have a reliable network and infrastructure to support the charging stations. Operators need to provide ultra-reliable and best connectivity that is not susceptible to outages or failure. We know that a fixed network cannot always guarantee this. This 5G network will play a critical role as a backup for fixed connectivity. We know that in order for 5G to become an effective backup tool, we need to adapt dynamically to emergency events.
Managing the Telecom Technology
5G backup for electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not the only method for creating a revenue system. The other way can be to support the electric vehicle charging information using a third-party mobile charging app. These applications direct users to specific areas where charging is available and allow them to pay through their phones.
This way the latest telecom technology can be best integrated with electric vehicles. All these activities can be done through good interaction between the management system and the network edge. This way we will ensure that communication between the electric vehicle users’ app and charging stations can be maintained at all times.
Conclusion
So, our readers will have a fair knowledge of the Impact of EVs on Telecommunications. Technology is changing and upgrading day by day. Integrating both of them will be beneficial for manufacturers and consumers. In order to build a world-class ecosystem, we need to integrate them as soon as possible. This integration will be will have multi-dimensional benefits. This will help us achieve our target of EV 30 @ 30.
