Top Research Papers on Electric Vehicles

Rapid uptake of Electric Vehicles (EVs) necessitate a thorough investigation of their impact on the electric grid. Despite being an urgent issue, only small-scale studies have been done due to an uncertainty on their adoption rate and unavailability of realistic EVs load data. There is an urgent need to understand how and to what extent EVs will impact the grid and to what extent the EV hosting capacity can be maximised without any major orchestration. This research aims to answer these questions through a range of steady-state and quasi dynamic simulation studies performed on real urban and r...

The Electrical Vehicles (EV) industry is evolving in several ways. The technology behind EVs is improving, and so are the supporting facilities. At the same time, consumers have become more aware of electric vehicles as a viable option for their next vehicle purchase. In addition to these trends, fuel prices are ever-increasing while prices of EVs continue to fall. This means that more people can afford to drive an EV. The objective of this study is to know the marketing strategies of how electric vehicles can be used worldwide. This study applied descriptive quantitative method through survey...

In this chapter, a general overview of electric vehicles (EVs) is briefly provided because EV is one of the major applications of WPT in this book.

Nowadays, transport activities are one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emission. It also causesair pollutants in major cities around the world as particulatematter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Thai governmenthasimplemented numerouspolicies in reducing GHG emissionof which Electric Vehicles are an interesting option. Electric vehicles (EVs) are interesting as a resultof new technologythey deploy, which can reduce GHG emission and friendly to the environment. This study, thereforeaims to investigate EVs factors and their important by using SWOT analysis....

A software-defined EV-to-EV charging framework (SD-E2EC) with mobile aggregators, in which, on the basis of the collected information in a global view, the charging controller determines the charging location, monetary cost for C-EV, and monetary reward for D-EV is proposed.

The electric vehicle (EV) is not a recent invention. Between the end of the XIX century and the beginning of the XX century, most motor vehicles were electric, due to their superior reliability and cleanliness, compared to that of vehicles driven by internal combustion engines (ICE). However, with the development of ICEs and the reduction of their price, electric cars were forgotten. Only almost a century later, they returned in the market due to a significant increase in fossil fuels prices, as well as to a growing environmental concern. EVs present a number of advantages over ICE vehicles: t...

Integrating Electric Vehicles (EVs) with the electrical grid is a pivotal aspect of modern transportation systems. This integration poses multifaceted challenges and opportunities, influencing the grid's stability, energy management, and environmental sustainability. Smart charging solutions emerge as a crucial mechanism to address these challenges by optimizing charging patterns, balancing grid demand, and maximizing renewable energy utilization. This abstract delves into the impacts of EV-grid integration, exploring the interplay between smart charging solutions and grid dynamics while consi...

Low carbon and renewable energy sources (RESs) are fast becoming a key sustainable instrument in meeting the global growth of electricity demand while curbing carbon emissions. For example, the gradual displacement of fossil-fuelled vehicles with electrically driven counterparts will inevitably increase both the power grid baseload and peak demand. In many developed countries, the electrification process of the transport sector has already started in tandem with the installation of multi-GW renewable energy capacity, particularly wind and solar, huge investment in power storage technology, and...

Electrical Vehicle (EV) is a vehicle which runs with the electrical power instead of fossil fuel. Electric vehicle runs with the electric power accumulated in a battery which needs to be charged in a regular basis. In order to charge the EV-batteries, the EVs are connected to the charging stations or the battery charging units which are connected to the electric-power-grid and collects the AC electrical power from the grid. Depending on the number of vehicle connected to the grid faces the variable amount of power demand which should be efficiently handled by the grid controller to maintain a ...

This data paper presents the dataset from a study on the use of electric vehicles (EVs). This dataset covers the first dataset collected in this study: the usage data from a Renault Zoe over 3 years. The process of collection of the dataset, its treatment, and descriptions of all the included variables are detailed. The collection of this dataset represents an iteration of participative research in the personal mobility domain as the dataset was collected with low-cost commercially available equipment and open-source software. Some of the challenges of providing the dataset are also discussed:...

In the automobile sector, the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and Electric Vehicles (EVs) has disruptive potential. Vehicle performance, safety, and user experience are all improved by this confluence. AI systems enhance energy management, increasing EV range and charging effectiveness. Predictive maintenance is made possible by real-time data analytics, which lowers downtime and increases overall reliability.

Liquid Fuel and water resupply costs 4 lives for every 100 convoys in theater The military's non-tactical vehicle fleet is the second largest in the federal government. The Pentagon is already transitioning tactical vehicles to hybrids and moving non-tactical cars and trucks on bases straight to electric. The U.S. military has made transition to hybrid and EVs across the domestic fleet a priority. National Security and Electric Vehicles (EVs) Spring 2022 Fact Sheet

In today's fast changing world a sustainable model of development is prescribed. Environment and climate change has taken center stage and instigated governments to think on measures to propel growth without harming the environment. Combustion Engine Vehicles have always been vast emitter of gases like CO, CO2, NO2 Etc. Which harm the environment and thus the climate as a whole. Electric Vehicles being non emitters of these poisonous gasses helps save the environment. Electric Vehicle (EV) being a complete system comprises of different subsystems. Be it the motors, batteries, controls and char...

This paper describes the design of a control unit for efficient battery charge management in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The system design aims at controlling the performance of the charging process of dual lithium-ion battery blocks in electric vehicles, with a main battery that powers the vehicle and an auxiliary one for servicing the ancillary equipment. In this paper, we design and analyze the protocol of a control unit that operates and regulates the battery charge in electric vehicles to obtain optimum performance. The so-designed system enhances the battery charge process and prot...

An Electric Vehicle Routing (EVR) Methodology is the developed system that guides the Electric Vehicle Owner to reach out to the nearest Electric Vehicle Hub (EV Hub) either to swap or recharge the Electric Vehicle Battery (EVB). EVR Methodology is developed based on the Euclidean distance. Coordinates which is the latitudinal and longitudinal combination of the four EV Hubs, as well as the Current location of the Electric Vehicle utilized. Finally, the Euclidean distances obtained are compared to fetch the nearest Hub. Execution of EVR Methodology in EV hub could enhance EV utility. An increa...

(2) Environmental reasons: India is a signatory to Paris climate treaty, which envisages that India is to reduce its GHG emissions intensity by 33.3% below 2005 levels by 2030. Present carbon dioxide emissions are annually 2066 million tons (2015 figures). Global net emissions caused by humans of carbon dioxide need to fall by about 45% from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching to net zero by 2050. It is necessary to keep average Global temperature at 1.5 degrees centigrade below preindustrial levels instead of anticipated two-degree centigrade increase which will happen if no steps are taken today t...

This paper presents an Electric Vehicle simulator to aid in Electric Vehicle Education. There has been an exponential surge in demand for developing new generation of vehicles using electric-technology. That has caused rapid shift in design paradigm from mechanical to electrical. Such a paradigm shift requires developing new technology educational programs in electric vehicles. The EV-simulator presented in this paper will be helpful for such programs. The simulator is written in Visual C++/MS Visual Studio .NET 2007. It is called LAMAR-EVSim1 after Lamar's first Electric Vehicle Lamar-EV1. Th...

The major automobile manufacturers have been responsive, creative, and synergistic in developing and demonstrating significant improvements in acceleration performance and vehicle styling configuration strategies which may permit early deployment of ultralight electric vehicles with increased range.

Statista market forecast has shown that revenue in the Electric Vehicles market is projected to reach US$457.60bn in 2023. Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2023-2027) of 17.02%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$858.00bn by 2027. Electric vehicles are gaining popularity and market share. In Q2 2022, EV sales accounted for 5.6% of the total auto market (up from 2.7% in Q2 of 2021). Clean energy and improved performance are driving people to make the switch to electric. Government incentives continue to buttress the future of all things electric. Between today a...

A generic EV model was proposed which takes into account charging and discharging characteristics of EV batteries, the driving distance per trip and the availability of EVs for charging and providing grid service.

In a bid to perform electric vehicle modeling in terms of propulsion system of the electric motor, the calculation and the analysis of vehicles dynamics have been done. Its will concluded the suitable motor that will used to move the specific vehicles, ISWARA. Through the literature review, this thesis presented the introduction of electric vehicles and the major components of its system. Besides that, it will discuss the propulsion system for electric motor of the electric vehicles. Next, calculation and analysis been done to find the requirement power and force to move the vehicle in fixed v...

This paper overviews some of the implications to the electricity supply industry (ESI) of the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs). It seeks to put the roles of electric vehicles into context and offers some observations on aspects of EV development and commercialisation within Australia.

A vehicle and method of controlling the vehicle includes identifying an EV priority zone for the vehicle along a travel path, determining the position of the vehicle with respect to the expected forthcoming EV priority zone; Implementing a plain electric operating mode of the vehicle on the basis of the position of the vehicle and a current operating mode of the vehicle; and implementing a charge operation mode of the vehicle on the basis of the position of the vehicle and a current operating mode of the vehicle ( 1 ).

In 21th century the production and demand of EV is rising exponentially based on the development in the target towards Seventh Sustainable Development Goal (SDG7). Hence, charging time of electric vehicle (EVs) is one of the important factors. This paper investigates various charging algorithms such as Constant Current (CC), Constant Voltage (CV) and Hybrid Charging (HC) based on the buck converter closed loop control strategies in order to decrease the charging time. The simulation has been done in MATLAB for lithium-ion battery. This study carried out through MATLAB Simulation environment in...

The present invention provides a retrofit system for configuring a vehicle to a hybrid electric vehicle or an electric vehicle to dynamically control the function and an electronic control unit which is connected to a power source (EPS).

This current and pioneering work aimed to assess the on-road performance of selected hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) in local urban road conditions following the World Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) and the chase car protocol. An experimental research design was also implemented to investigate the effects of the different payload conditions on vehicle performance, and corresponding drive cycle patterns for the test vehicles were generated from each on-road test. From the series of these on-road tests, it was revealed that there was high variability ...

Key electric vehicle (EV) communications can be read through the vehicle On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system. While recording data from the vehicle OBD, a chassis dynamometer (dyno) testbed can be used to emulate various driving schedules/cycles. Analysis of this test data can provide engineers, technicians and researchers with significant insight into how the EV systems are operating in order to understand the performance. This paper characterizes EV chassis dyno testing, giving an overview of dyno operation and methods for obtaining vehicle performance. EVs are run through drive cycles on the ...

Battery is a device that stores electric charge. As per renewable energy sources the Electrical Vehicle is option to Bikes, Vehicles as an alternative of petrol & Diesel.it helps to reduce Carbon Monoxide & other toxics gases emission form the Vehicles. It is better option as Green energy with zero emission.in worldwide the EV Vehicles use in increases, Batteries are comprised of two distinct sections: the negatively charged anode and the positively charged cathode. The anode is negatively charged as a result of an excessive buildup of electrons which inherently possess a negative charge. Conv...

The growing electric vehicle (EV) sector, while tackling climate issues, also encounters obstacles concerning resource usage and a rise in EV disposal. This study examines the circularity framework in the EV sector to address these problems, emphasizing the importance of reusing and upcycling resources for sustainability. Moreover, numerous nations have implemented recycling and R&D policies to offer legal and policy backing for the advancement of recycling technology. This report will investigate and contrast various recycling technologies. Furthermore, it involves an examination of key figur...

The adoption of electric vehicles (EV) is effectively a problem of socio-technical transitions and comes with its complexities. The Thai Energy Efficiency Development Plan includes the adoption of EV as a voluntary measure to increase the energy effectiveness of its transport sector and to mitigate GHG emissions. But, there are other important social, technological, economic and policy factors which need to be thoroughly investigated before the EV transition is attempted in Thailand, since the environmental cost may outweigh the benefits of the EV transition. The methodology used is based on s...

In this paper, Battery Management System (BMS) that addresses the electrical and thermal risks associated with lithium-ion batteries is presented and is designed to provide secure and dependable battery operation.

The primary goal of this research is to design on electric vehicle charging station with less emission in Chennai due to an increase in electric vehicles. The wind and solar are common renewable energy sources which produces green power. These renewable sources can also be implemented with diesel generator and grid connection to run the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station. This research also focuses on the cost of energy and the total cost of the system for different sources to operate EV charging station. The sources to operate an EV charging station in various period of time to charge the...

The study focuses on understanding the influence on consumers' intention to embrace electric vehicles in India. This study uses Regression analysis to analyze the effect of Six Factors viz. perceived utility, perceived usability, environmental concern, compatibility, moral norms, and individualinventiveness on the consumers' intention to embrace electric vehicles. The study is analytically examined based on the data obtained from 152 relevant respondents in India. The analysis revealed that ecological crisis (EC) is essential in influencing the consumer adoption intention of electric vehicles....

As cities worldwide grapple with the dual challenges of increasing urbanization and climate change, the integration of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) into public transport systems emerges as a critical solution. This article examines the multifaceted challenges and opportunities associated with adopting hybrid and EV technologies for buses and coaches. Key challenges include the high initial costs, the need for robust infrastructure, and concerns regarding vehicle reliability. Conversely, the transition offers significant benefits, such as substantial emissions reductions, improved operati...

This work proposes a fast, secure and lightweight authentication scheme that allows only authentic EVs with valid credentials to charge their batteries while ensuring secure and fair payments and reduces the computational cost of the EVs and the CS.

This study focused on developing composite indices (CI) to determine the degree to which electric vehicles (EVs) may be adopted by consumers, manufacturers, and investors and found that the Agreement Matrix method had lower CI information losses for all three categories.

The study is a focus on possible factors affecting an electric vehicle (EV) in “real world” testing. Factors such as wind, temperature, and humidity were considered in testing range. A base model 2017 Nissan Leaf EV was modified to remove weight through altering wheel rims and car seats. Removing weight from a vehicle has been used in car racing for many years to increase vehicle speed. Through past studies focusing on new Teslas (EV), wheel rim structure has been found to increase range. Increasing the EV range through the removal of weight was thought to be possible. In addition, the Nissan ...

The author discusses the issue related to the decision-making process before the above technology is introduced for any HEV/EV application so that one is assured that the technology will bring benefit if applied for a particular purpose.

The present invention provides a retrofit system for configuring a vehicle into a hybrid electric vehicle or electric vehicle using an electric power source comprising one or more motors to provide fail safe torque to the vehicle.

Beginning in 1990, the major automotive passenger vehicle manufacturers once again reexamined the battery powered electric vehicle (EV). This intensive effort to reduce the battery EV to commercial practice focused attention on the key issue of limited vehicle range, resulting from the low energy density and high mass characteristics of batteries, in comparison to liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Consequently, by 1995, vehicle manufacturers turned their attention to hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). This redirection of EV effort was highlighted by the 1996 EVS-13 Osaka Electric Vehicle Symposium, plus ...

Evergreen is UTeM’s latest Electric Vehicle (EV) being developed by lecturers and students from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Electric Engineering in order to compete in PGMC (Proton Green Mobility Challenge) competition. Evergreen is a standard Proton Saga BLM with 5-speed manual transmission system. This car is transformed to electric vehicle by removing the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and replaced with DC electric motor. Mechanical Coupling is the parts of the engine system that integrate the DC electric motor with the 5-speed manual transmission. Literature review o...

The utility model provides an EV (electric vehicle) hybrid power controller which comprises an information transmitting module, a battery voltage monitoring module and a generator. The battery voltage monitoring module is used for monitoring voltage of an EV battery, transmitting a charge signal to the information transmitting module when the voltage of the EV battery is smaller than a preset minimum value, transmitting a charge stop signal to the information transmitting module when the voltage of the EV battery reaches a preset maximum value. The information transmitting module transmits the...

The rising concern about the global warming, emission of the hazardous gases and limited sources of the fossil fuel has made an electric vehicle one of the most topics that catch the attention of the researchers and automotive companies. However, as everyone concern, electric vehicle is driven or powered by the rechargeable battery that can only withstand certain period of time and the time taken for battery to be fully charged will take quite a long time. Therefore, in this project, the power consumption of the electric vehicle will be calculated and predicted. This will assist the driv...

High voltage technology, such as hybrid and electric drives, affects a number of international regulatory frameworks. A comprehensive approach to functional, electrical and chemical safety together with expert know-how on high voltage vehicles, systems, components and energy storage devices is necessary when deciding to export to overseas markets.

The built-in-test (BIT) design of electric vehicles, driven by an AC motor, requires high-reliability and easy repairability and is used in the authors' system.

The author addresses and summarizes some of the broader issues relating to electric vehicles including legislation, regulation, funding, infrastructure, niche markets, safety, and the near-term need for lead-acid batteries. The impact of low emission requirements is examined. The principle hazards associated with lead-acid batteries and the attendant liability issues are identified. Federal safety requirements are discussed in some detail.<<ETX>>

The swappable EV battery box is simple and fast to operate when pure EVs undergo swapping in a station, and each battery can be independently charged simply and quickly and can be charged fully, and the balance efficiency is high.

An advanced electric vehicles' fleet management architecture that considers the most important factors that can affect the traveling mode of electric vehicles, in order to offer different services to fleet management companies for an efficient monitoring and management of their fleets is proposed.

IoT based application framework with cloud gateways and data transformed for optimisation of the dimensions of electric vehicle charging as a real time solution to streamline the performance of charging the EVs.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have advanced significantly in recent years in an effort to reduce pollution and energy crisis problems, thanks to government support. However, the need for a fast-charging and efficient system is limiting the development of EVs. In the development and manufacturing of EVs, it is essential to use the proper DC-DC converter topology for EV battery charging. The battery life and capacity must be maximized while designing the power converter. As a result, the power converter used to charge an EV's battery must be highly effective and ripple-free. This paper includes four d...