A Comprehensive Review of Electric Charging Stations with a Systemic Approach

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

A well-written manuscript, but a survey manuscript with too much generic content.

- There is no reference in the text to Figure 1 and no explanation is provided.

- The emphasis given to "trends and future innovations" is unclear, in particular in Figure 2.

- As stated by the authors, "This systemic approach ensures a more flexible and sustainable energy infrastructure, one that is better prepared to meet future challenges in energy management.". However, it is unclear how is achieved.

- Table 1 is not mentioned in the text and its contents are not explained.

- There is no reference in the text to Figure 5.

- There is no reference in the text to Figure 7.

Author Response

We appreciate your observations and comments.  
The modifications can be found highlighted in green in the manuscript document. Please refer to the attached document.

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

1. The paper could be enhanced by incorporating more recent research findings from the past two years, which are currently absent. This would provide a more up-to-date perspective on the latest developments in the field of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

2. In the 7.2 Automatic and Robotic Charging section of the paper, an introduction to the burgeoning field of deep learning methods that have been instrumental in the efficient implementation of automatic and robotic charging technologies would be beneficial.

3. Figure 1 could be enhanced for clarity, as it currently fails to prominently display the structure of the smart grid, as well as the distinctive features of energy , information flow and even cash flow.

Author Response

We appreciate your observations and comments.  
The modifications can be found highlighted in green in the manuscript document. Please refer to the attached document.

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Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The manuscript presents a comprehensive review of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, covering a wide array of topics. However, I believe certain areas require substantial improvement to enhance the manuscript's contribution to the field. My specific comments are as follows:

1- The title, "Comprehensive Review on Electric Charging Stations with Systemic Approach," suggests a cohesive and integrated approach. However, the review encompasses numerous topics that appear somewhat fragmented and loosely connected. For a more focused and insightful analysis, a narrower selection of closely related subjects might be preferable.

2- The review currently provides brief summaries of various well-known topics, lacking a comparative analysis of recent advancements. To better serve readers, the manuscript could offer a deeper exploration of specific areas, emphasizing recent developments and providing foresight on the future of charging stations. This would add substantial value, particularly for readers interested in the progression and upcoming trends in EV infrastructure.

3- The section on smart grids could delve more technically into the future of charging stations, particularly regarding anticipated technological innovations and infrastructure advancements. For example, the "7. Trends and Future Innovations" section lacks the technical depth expected in a comprehensive review. Expanding this discussion with concrete technical insights would strengthen the manuscript's contribution.

4- The subsection "6.1. Renewable Energy and Storage" currently offers limited relevance to the main scope of the review. This section could either be omitted or significantly revised to establish a clearer connection to the primary focus of the study.

5- Figures 3 to 6 should be revised with higher-quality visuals that better illustrate the concepts discussed. Improved figures would enhance the manuscript's clarity and visual appeal.

 

This review provides a foundational overview of diverse topics related to EV charging stations; however, it does not achieve the technical depth expected in a focused review on this subject. Consequently, the primary contributions of the paper are insufficiently clear. The manuscript should concentrate more directly on the core area specified in the title and clearly delineate its main contributions to the field.

Author Response

We appreciate your observations and comments.   The modifications can be found highlighted in green in the manuscript document. Please refer to the attached document.

Author Response File: Author Response.pdf

Round 2

Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Fig. 3 to Fig. 5 : The grey tone in the backgrounds of the images should be removed.

Author Response

We appreciate the technical reviews of the manuscript, which were addressed as follows.

Please see the attachment.

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