Energy-Related Research on Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue deals with the latest research on energy management and energy optimization in electric and hybrid vehicle (EV/HEV) systems. Articles in this Special Issue will explore new technologies for energy storage, including battery management systems (BMS), state of charge (SoC) estimation, and thermal management strategies. In addition to the above, the articles will also focus on improving vehicle range, battery life, and energy recovery methods, particularly through the use of regenerative braking. One of the current most prominent areas of research is the development of power electronics systems, such as inverters, engine drive train improvements, and algorithms, to improve overall system performance. The articles in this Special Issue will also present predictions and comprehensive modelling and simulation capabilities related to vehicle performance, energy efficiency, and the environmental impacts associated with electric vehicles. This Special Issue will also address vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interactions, the optimization of charging infrastructure, and smart energy management systems that use advanced methods such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and optimization algorithms to ensure sustainable mobility.

Dr. József Menyhárt
Dr. Péter Tamás Szemes
Guest Editors

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