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The electronic vehicle (EV) charging station project was developed through a partnership between BUS 205 Business Statistics at Indiana State University and the City of Terre Haute as part of the Sustainable Cities Program. The city’s goal for this project is associated with the Theme: resilient infrastructure. The strategy RI-1 is to create a more resilient power grid. Terre Haute, aiming to advance sustainability and reduce emissions amidst growing EV adoption, faces challenges of limited charging infrastructure. Students work in four different groups and explore the optimization location for EV charging stations in the City of Terre Haute. The students conducted a statistical analysis on the construction and selection of electric vehicle charging facilities by using data from the Department of Energy, questionnaire survey data, population density data, consumer preferences, and existing facilities in urban areas. Group 1 identified Gen Z and Millennials as primary EV adopters, recommending installations at Deming Park, the Public Library, and Kroger North to serve high-density residential areas (zip codes 47803/47804) and highway travelers. Group 2 proposed the Terre Haute Casino Resort as a strategic site to capture tourist traffic from I-70 and 40, noting that 92.3% of respondents support this location for its potential to reduce range anxiety and boost local revenue. Group 3 focused on Indiana State University (ISU), where 76% support campus charging and 31.2% plan to buy EVs; they recommend a phased rollout starting with 8–12 Level 2 stations in student lots, expanding to fast chargers. Group 4 reinforced this demand with survey data showing 75% would use ISU chargers and 60% would switch to EVs if convenient, advocating for a collaborative network at ISU/Rose-Hulman, the Terre Haute City Center, and the Casino to maximize accessibility and sustainability.

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Spring 6-1-2026

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