Trends and Prospects in Integration of Renewable Energy Sources and Electric Vehicles
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Electric Vehicles".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 671
Special Issue Editors
Interests: self-contained transportation energy systems; virtual power plant for integrated energy systems; EV charging infrastructure planning; V2G optimal scheduling strategy
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Dear Colleagues,
(1) Introduction, including scientific background and highlighting the importance of this research area.
With the increasing global emphasis on energy transition and sustainable development, the integration of renewable energy sources with electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a pivotal force driving change in the energy system. This integration not only aids in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering the construction of an environmentally friendly society, but also enhances the flexibility and efficiency of the energy system.
(2) Aim of the Special Issue and how the subject relates to the journal scope.
The aim of this Special Issue, titled "Trends and Prospects in Integration of Renewable Energy Sources and Electric Vehicles”, is to delve deeply into the latest advancements, technical challenges, market opportunities, and policy directions in this field. This Special Issue serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in related fields to exchange ideas and collaborate.
(3) Suggest themes.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
TOPIC 1: Electric Vehicles Charging/Discharging Related Techniques
- The willingness of EV users’ charging/discharging behaviours;
- The pricing trade-off on EV users’ charging/discharging decisions;
- System monitoring and assessment of the integrated network with renewable energy and electric vehicles;
- Electric vehicles charging/discharging station planning;
- Electric vehicles infrastructure optimal operation/scheduling;
- Commercial mode for V2G techniques;
- Electric vehicle charging loads forecasting techniques.
TOPIC 2: Other Sustainable Techniques for the Transit of Transport Energy
- Wireless power transmission technology between electric vehicles and the power grid;
- Sustainable solutions of communication, positioning, and sensing for electric vehicles;
- Methodologies for environmentally sustainable road transportation with vast implementation for EV penetration;
- Application of AI techniques for developing smart EV charging/discharging strategies;
- Collaborative management techniques of electric vehicle charging and distributed grid operation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xinshou Tian
Prof. Dr. Ruifeng Shi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- new energy vehicles
- electric vehicles
- EV charging/discharging infrastructure
- EV charging/discharging station planning
- EV charging/discharging behavior
- EV charging/discharging pricing
- EV charging/discharging station optimal operation
- V2G techniques
- renewable energy
- integration of renewable energy with EVs
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