Advanced Power Converters in Transportation Electrification
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F: Electrical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
Interests: power conversion technology; DC microgrid; wide-bandgap device
Interests: DC/DC converter; wide-bandgap-device
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The electrification of transportation has become a cornerstone in the global transition towards sustainable energy systems. As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs), electric aircraft, and other electrified transportation systems continues to grow, the role of advanced power conversion technologies has become increasingly critical. Power converters lie at the heart of these systems, enabling efficient energy management, high-performance operation, and seamless integration with renewable energy sources and DC microgrids. The advent of wide-bandgap (WBG) devices, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), has further revolutionized power conversion by offering higher efficiency, greater power density, and improved thermal performance, making them indispensable in modern electrified transportation systems.
This Special Issue will explore the latest advancements in power conversion technology, with a particular focus on its application in electrified transportation. We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute original research articles, review papers, and case studies that address the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced power converter topologies for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and more electric aircraft;
- Integration of power converters with DC microgrids for enhanced energy management and grid stability;
- Application of wide bandgap devices (SiC, GaN) in high-efficiency, high-frequency power converters;
- Novel control strategies for power converters in electrified transportation systems;
- Thermal management and reliability of power converters in harsh operating environments;
- Power electronics for wireless charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems;
- Multi-port converters for hybrid energy storage systems in transportation;
- Impact of power converter design on system-level performance, including efficiency, weight, and cost;
- Emerging trends in modular and fault-tolerant power converter architectures;
- Advanced modeling and simulation techniques for power converters in electrified transportation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and having a vibrant discussion on the future of power conversion technology in electrified transportation. Together, we can drive the innovation needed to achieve a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable transportation ecosystem.
Dr. Yue Zhang
Prof. Dr. Nie Hou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy efficiency
- high-frequency switching
- bidirectional power flow
- renewable energy integration
- smart grid interaction
- electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- power density optimization
- fault detection and diagnosis
- dynamic load management
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