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Challenges, Trends and Achievements in Electric Vehicle Research

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Electric Vehicles".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2026 | Viewed by 2768

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Prof. Dr. Ka Wai Eric Cheng

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Power Electronics Research Centre, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Interests: electric vehicle; electromagnetics; motor drives; renewable energy and energy systems
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Dear Colleagues,

As the world transitions towards a more sustainable future and seeks to reduce the carbon footprint, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a pivotal technology in the fight against climate change and urban pollution.   In the last few years, there have been rapid advancement in electric vehicles, for which the market is blooming. This Special Issue invites contributions from industrialists, professionals and academics to explore the technology development and multifaceted impact of electric vehicle technology on transportation, energy systems, industrial development, societal impacts and environmental sustainability. We seek papers that address the latest advancements in EV technology, including battery innovations, energy storage, charging infrastructure, vehicle-to-grid integration, and electric vehicle parts and components, as well as their implications in relation to research, policy, economics and social acceptance. Additionally, we encourage research that examines the challenges and opportunities in the EV market, including the role of government incentives, consumer behaviour and the potential for smart city integration. By gathering diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to highlight the critical importance of electric vehicles in shaping the future of mobility and advancing global sustainability goals. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the growing body of knowledge in this dynamic field.

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Keywords

  • electric vehicle technology
  • battery energy storage
  • supercapacitor
  • second life batteries
  • in-wheel motor
  • motor and drives
  • power train
  • charger
  • wireless power transfer
  • ultrafast charging system
  • active suspension
  • vehicle to grid
  • hydrogen-powered vehicle
  • ammonia-powered vehicle
  • fuel cell
  • four-wheel drive
  • steering system
  • braking system
  • flying vehicle
  • solar vehicles
  • autonomous vehicle
  • amphibious vehicle
  • vehicle policy
  • vehicle infrastructure
  • smart city

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Enabling Intelligent Internet of Energy-Based Provenance and Green Electric Vehicle Charging in Energy Communities
by Anthony Jnr. Bokolo
Energies 2025, 18(18), 4827; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18184827 - 11 Sep 2025
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With the gradual shift towards the use of electric vehicles (EV), electricity demand is expected to increase especially in energy communities. Therefore, it is important to investigate how energy is generated as the provenance of electricity supply is directly linked to climate change. [...] Read more.
With the gradual shift towards the use of electric vehicles (EV), electricity demand is expected to increase especially in energy communities. Therefore, it is important to investigate how energy is generated as the provenance of electricity supply is directly linked to climate change. There are only a few studies that investigated the internet of energy and energy provenance, but this area of research is important to prevent the rebound effect of CO2 emission due to the lack of a transparent approach that verifies the source of electricity consumed for charging EVs. The energy system is a complex network, which results in difficulty verifying the source of electricity as related to the generation of energy. Identifying the provenance of electricity is challenging since electricity is a non-physical element. Moreover, the volatility of a Renewable Energy Source (RES), such as solar and wind power farms, in relation to the complex electricity distribution system makes tracking and tracing challenging. Disruptive technologies, such as Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), have been previously adopted to trace the end-to-end stages of products. Likewise, artificial intelligence (AI) can be adopted for the optimization, control, dispatching, and management of energy systems. Therefore, this study develops a decentralized intelligent framework enabled by AI-based DLT and smart contracts deployed to accelerate the development of the internet of energy towards energy provenance in energy communities. The framework supports the tracing and tracking of RES type and source consumed for charging EVs. Findings from this study will help to accelerate the production, trading, distribution, sharing, and consumption of RES in energy communities. Full article
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Citizen Participation and Engagement in Local Energy Communities: Governing Sustainable Energy Transitions Through Human-Centric Approaches
by Anthony Jnr. Bokolo
Energies 2026, 19(4), 917; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19040917 - 10 Feb 2026
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Local energy communities (LECs) are instruments that foster citizen-driven sustainable energy transition, since they manage the generation, exchange and distribution of clean energy. To achieve sustainable energy transitions, there is a need to engage citizens towards achieving fair, just, and inclusive energy management. [...] Read more.
Local energy communities (LECs) are instruments that foster citizen-driven sustainable energy transition, since they manage the generation, exchange and distribution of clean energy. To achieve sustainable energy transitions, there is a need to engage citizens towards achieving fair, just, and inclusive energy management. However, citizen engagement in LECs is challenged by inconsistent design, inadequate local capacity and low public trust in governmental processes, ultimately undermining their efficiency. Existing research on LECs mostly focuses on raising awareness on deployment and acceptance of sustainable energy transition. Hitherto, there are fewer studies that explore renewable energy policy, management and social aspects, and energy participatory approaches in LECs. To this end, a qualitative review was carried out to identify current and imminent challenges and guidelines to be employed for inclusive governance structures needed to engage citizens in sustainable energy initiatives. Moreover, grounded in participatory designs, this study examines management and social barriers that influence citizen participation and engagement in community energy initiatives. Implications from this study contribute towards understanding the importance of community engagement in sustainable energy transition. The findings examine how citizen engagement or the lack thereof ultimately guides the outcome of renewable energy projects in LECs. Additional findings from this article explore the role of citizen participation for community-driven sustainable energy transitions to support the co-creation of clean energy characterized by a high level of energy consumer involvement in LECs. Full article
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