Challenges and Innovations in High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Power Electronics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 216
Special Issue Editors
Interests: low-carbon transportation; electricity market; energy system management; transportation planning
Interests: microgrids; energy management system; energy-use internet; electricity market
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems has placed enhanced pressure on battery technologies and charging infrastructures. High-performance lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and intelligent charging networks are now pivotal components in sustainable transportation and low-carbon energy systems. However, challenges remain in terms of battery efficiency, safety, grid integration and market coordination.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advances and innovations in Li-ion battery technologies and EV charging infrastructure, with an emphasis on their interactions with transportation systems and electricity markets. Topics such as battery design, health management, fast-charging strategies, grid-aware scheduling and policy-driven adoption models are of particular interest. We welcome original research and review articles that contribute to our understanding and development of scalable, efficient and intelligent battery and charging solutions. Researchers, engineers and practitioners from both academia and industry are encouraged to share their insights regarding advancements in electric mobility and energy management.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Battery structure, chemistry, and thermal management;
- Fast charging strategies and battery degradation modelling;
- Battery health diagnostics, prognostics, and digital twins;
- EV charging scheduling, routing, and user behaviour modelling;
- Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and grid-responsive charging systems;
- Renewable energy integration and charging load balancing;
- AI-based optimization for battery and charging systems;
- Impact of EVs on electricity markets and power system stability;
- Demand-side management and dynamic pricing mechanisms;
- Techno-economic analysis of EV infrastructure and battery applications;
- Interoperability and cybersecurity in EV charging networks;
- Policy incentives, carbon reduction potential, and system-level planning.
Dr. Qiao Peng
Prof. Dr. Haochen Hua
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lithium-ion batteries
- electric vehicle charging
- battery health management
- smart grid
- electricity market
- vehicle-to-grid
- energy storage
- sustainable transport
- demand response
- fast charging
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