Title: Bibliometric Analysis of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Optimization in the Context of Sustainability

Abstract: This study examines the role of green technologies for a sustainable future, focusing particularly on the optimal site selection for electric vehicle charging stations. In this context, a bibliometric analysis was conducted by reviewing the literature on the optimal location selection for electric vehicle charging stations within the framework of sustainability. Selecting the most suitable charging station locations reduces negative environmental impacts. The analysis revealed that the most frequently used topics were electric vehicles and optimization. Various statistical data based on the identified keywords were also included. As a result of the study, methods and influential topics reflecting the trends in the current literature were identified through bibliometric analysis, and the areas where future topics are likely to be addressed were analyzed. Accordingly, while studies in this field mainly focus on site selection, optimization, and modeling, conceptual topics related to social sustainability and managerial decision-making are limited.

Keywords: Sustainability, Green Technologies, Electric Vehicles, Bibliometric Analysis

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