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General Motors harnesses AI to locate new electric vehicle charging stations

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By Noah Newsroom

Friday, 10 January 2025 1:43PM UTC

GM employs AI and machine learning to strategically plan electric vehicle charging stations across the US, enhancing infrastructure amid rising EV sales.

Data scientists at General Motors (GM) are deploying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to strategically determine suitable locations for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the United States. This initiative comes amid a significant surge in EV sales, with GM reporting record highs expected in 2024, although many drivers remain uncertain about where to charge their vehicles.

In an effort to enhance the public charging infrastructure, GM has formed partnerships with EVgo and Pilot Travel Centers. The collaboration with EVgo aims to install a total of 2,850 direct current (DC) fast charging stalls throughout the nation. This initiative includes 400 flagship fast-charging locations situated in major metropolitan areas, equipped with 350 kW chargers for ultra-fast charging capabilities. Notable features of these stations include pull-through designs for improved vehicle access, bright lighting to ensure safety, and canopies to shield users from weather-related factors.

Furthermore, GM's alliance with Pilot Flying J and EVgo is set to introduce up to 2,000 additional DC fast chargers at 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centres. Out of these, more than 130 locations are already operational.

To optimise the placement of these charging stations, GM's data scientists are leveraging AI to analyse prevalent EV traffic patterns, driver behaviours, and existing infrastructure. The AI tools approach the site selection process as a mathematical optimisation challenge, considering variables such as traffic flow and the proximity of existing charging stations. The findings generated by these algorithms are visualised through detailed maps, which assist stakeholders in grasping the rationale behind each proposed site. Subsequently, human experts will refine these AI-driven suggestions to finalise the charging station layouts.

Once these data-informed decisions are in place, GM collaborates with its partners to actualise the charging stations, combining advanced technology and industry cooperation to confront a significant barrier to EV adoption. This method aims to provide drivers with the assurance necessary to transition to electric vehicles.

Source: Noah Wire Services

More on this

https://pilotflyingj.com/press-release/19335 - Corroborates the partnership between GM, Pilot Company, and EVgo to build a national DC fast charging network, including the installation of 2,000 charging stalls at Pilot and Flying J travel centers.
https://evinfo.net/2025/01/gm-using-ai-to-expand-americas-ev-charging-network/ - Supports the use of AI and machine learning by GM to strategically identify locations for new EV charging stations, analyzing EV traffic patterns and other criteria.
https://www.evgo.com/press-release/pilot-travel-centers-llc-general-motors-and-evgo-make-convenient-accessible-charging-a-reality-with-opening-of-first-stations-in-coast-to-coast-ev-charging-network/ - Details the collaboration between Pilot Travel Centers, GM, and EVgo, including the features of the charging stations such as high-power charging, canopies, and pull-through designs.
https://pilotflyingj.com/press-release/19335 - Mentions the target of installing charging stalls at 50-mile intervals across the U.S. and the amenities available at Pilot and Flying J travel centers.
https://evinfo.net/2025/01/gm-using-ai-to-expand-americas-ev-charging-network/ - Explains how GM’s data scientists use AI to approach site selection as a mathematical optimization problem, considering traffic flow and charger proximity.
https://www.evgo.com/press-release/pilot-travel-centers-llc-general-motors-and-evgo-make-convenient-accessible-charging-a-reality-with-opening-of-first-stations-in-coast-to-coast-ev-charging-network/ - Confirms that over 130 locations are already operational and highlights the goal of having up to 2,000 additional DC fast chargers at 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers.
https://pilotflyingj.com/press-release/19335 - Describes the special benefits for GM customers, including exclusive reservations, discounts on charging, and integration into GM’s vehicle brand apps.
https://evinfo.net/2025/01/gm-using-ai-to-expand-americas-ev-charging-network/ - Details how the AI-driven insights are combined with expert insights to finalize the placement of charging stations.
https://www.evgo.com/press-release/pilot-travel-centers-llc-general-motors-and-evgo-make-convenient-accessible-charging-a-reality-with-opening-of-first-stations-in-coast-to-coast-ev-charging-network/ - Highlights the public-private collaboration to grow the nation’s public fast charging infrastructure and the variety of 24/7 amenities available at the charging locations.
https://pilotflyingj.com/press-release/19335 - Mentions the high-power fast chargers capable of offering up to 350 kW and the commitment to building an electric fueling network.
https://evinfo.net/2025/01/gm-using-ai-to-expand-americas-ev-charging-network/ - Supports the use of predictive analytics and geospatial algorithms to evaluate EV traffic patterns and determine optimal sites for charging stations.
https://electrek.co/2025/01/09/gm-ai-ev-charging-stations/ - Please view link - unable to able to access data

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