Transportation Electrification Key Applications

This reprint explores cutting-edge advancements in energy conversion and management, emphasizing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in modern power systems. It covers innovations such as wireless power transfer (WPT) for electric vehicles and underwater use, advanced control of power converters, battery health prognostics, and microgrid optimization. Topics include resonant charging, dual active bridge converters, fault-tolerant topologies, intelligent state-of-health estimation, and fast-charging infrastructure management. The studies integrate theoretical analysis, simulation, and experimental validation to highlight precision control, loss reduction, and adaptive energy use. Key breakthroughs include bidirectional power flow regulation, electromagnetic compatibility, lightweight inductive couplers, and high-efficiency DC/DC conversion. The integration of AI—machine learning, fuzzy logic, and transfer learning—demonstrates its growing role in power electronics. Additional contributions address electromagnetic interference mitigation, lunar vehicle microgravity simulation, and underwater WPT protection, reflecting the field’s interdisciplinary scope. Together, these works support the transition to sustainable energy systems that meet rising electrification demands while promoting environmental stewardship and system resilience—empowering industries, transport, and space missions with cleaner solutions.