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Com o surgimento dos primeiros protótipos de carros elétricos, o mundo passou a testemunhar uma evolução crescente na mobilidade sustentável. No entanto, a real mudança em direção à popularização desses veículos ocorreu recentemente, impulsionada por avanços tecnológicos notáveis, crescentes preocupações ambientais e incentivos governamentais. Essa crescente adoção de veículos elétricos (VE) não apenas redefine a nossa forma de nos deslocarmos, mas também apresenta desafios substanciais, sobretudo em relação à insuficiência de infraestrutura de carregamento, uma questão especialmente crítica nas áreas urbanas densamente povoadas, onde a escassez de opções de carregamento desafia os proprietários de VE, podendo comprometer a visão de um futuro mais sustentável. Para abordar este desafio, foi criada uma plataforma móvel que utiliza a arquitetura peer-to-peer (P2P) para permitir que pessoas com carregadores de veículos elétricos em casa os disponibilizem para outros condutores. Esta abordagem tem vários benefícios, começando pelo facto de que irá alargar a disponibilidade de pontos de carregamento, especialmente em áreas onde os carregadores públicos são escassos, além de que promove a solidariedade e cooperação entre os condutores, estabelecendo uma comunidade baseada na confiança mútua e na partilha de recursos. Além disso, ao permitir que os proprietários de carregadores privados beneficiem de alguma forma, como por meio de uma compensação monetária, a aplicação cria um modelo económico sustentável. A aplicação também oferece a opção de utilizar um dispositivo inteligente que, em sincronia com a aplicação, oferece um controle eficaz sobre o processo de carregamento. Adicionalmente, o sistema inclui uma funcionalidade de controlo por voz, permitindo que os condutores utilizem a aplicação enquanto estão ao volante. No processo de desenvolvimento foi realizado um estudo para analisar o público-alvo desta aplicação e compreender suas expectativas em relação à adoção de veículos elétricos no futuro. Após a implementação da aplicação, conduziu-se uma avaliação que utilizou o System Usability Scale (SUS), que obteve resultados positivos, demonstrando a eficácia e facilidade de utilização da aplicação. O User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) também forneceu resultados encorajadores, destacando a satisfação dos utilizadores com a experiência proporcionada pela aplicação.
With the emergence of the first prototypes of electric cars, the world began to witness a growing evolution in sustainable mobility. However, the real shift towards the popularization of these vehicles has occurred recently, driven by remarkable technological advances, increasing environmental concerns, and government incentives. This increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) not only redefines our way of getting around but also presents substantial challenges, especially concerning the lack of charging infrastructure, which is particularly critical in densely populated urban areas where the scarcity of charging options poses a challenge to EV owners and may compromise the vision of a more sustainable future. To address this challenge, a mobile platform has been created that utilizes peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to enable individuals with electric vehicle chargers at home to make them available to other drivers. This approach offers several benefits, starting with the fact that it will expand the availability of charging points, especially in areas where public chargers are scarce. Furthermore, it promotes solidarity and cooperation among drivers, establishing a community based on mutual trust and resource sharing. Moreover, by allowing private charger owners to benefit in some way, whether through monetary compensation, the exchange of services, or other incentives, the application creates a sustainable economic model. The application also offers the option to use a smart device that, in sync with the application, provides effective control over the charging process. Additionally, the system includes a voice control feature, allowing drivers to use the application while behind the wheel. In the development process, a study was conducted to analyze the target audience for this application and understand their expectations regarding the future adoption of electric vehicles. After the implementation of the application, an assessment was conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS), which yielded positive results, demonstrating the effectiveness and user-friendliness of the application. The User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) also provided encouraging results, highlighting user satisfaction with the experience provided by the application.
With the emergence of the first prototypes of electric cars, the world began to witness a growing evolution in sustainable mobility. However, the real shift towards the popularization of these vehicles has occurred recently, driven by remarkable technological advances, increasing environmental concerns, and government incentives. This increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) not only redefines our way of getting around but also presents substantial challenges, especially concerning the lack of charging infrastructure, which is particularly critical in densely populated urban areas where the scarcity of charging options poses a challenge to EV owners and may compromise the vision of a more sustainable future. To address this challenge, a mobile platform has been created that utilizes peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to enable individuals with electric vehicle chargers at home to make them available to other drivers. This approach offers several benefits, starting with the fact that it will expand the availability of charging points, especially in areas where public chargers are scarce. Furthermore, it promotes solidarity and cooperation among drivers, establishing a community based on mutual trust and resource sharing. Moreover, by allowing private charger owners to benefit in some way, whether through monetary compensation, the exchange of services, or other incentives, the application creates a sustainable economic model. The application also offers the option to use a smart device that, in sync with the application, provides effective control over the charging process. Additionally, the system includes a voice control feature, allowing drivers to use the application while behind the wheel. In the development process, a study was conducted to analyze the target audience for this application and understand their expectations regarding the future adoption of electric vehicles. After the implementation of the application, an assessment was conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS), which yielded positive results, demonstrating the effectiveness and user-friendliness of the application. The User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) also provided encouraging results, highlighting user satisfaction with the experience provided by the application.
Description
Trabalho final de Mestrado para obtenção de grau de Mestre em Engenharia Informática e Multimédia
Keywords
Carros elétricos Infraestrutura de carregamento Computação móvel Tecnologia peer-to-peer (P2P) Experiência do utilizador Electric cars Charging infrastructure Mobile computing Peer-to-peer technology (P2P) User experience
Citation
CADAVEZ, Diogo Vasconcelos do Carmo - Aplicação móvel para procura de locais de carregamento de carros elétricos com reconhecimento de voz. Lisboa: Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, 2023. Dissertação de Mestrado