Analysis of Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency of Electric Vehicles
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Electric Vehicles".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 August 2025 | Viewed by 3027
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electric vehicle; hybrid vehicle; driver behavior; life cycle cost; road traffic safety; vehicle testing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The ongoing transition towards sustainable transportation has placed electric vehicles (EVs) at the forefront of automotive innovation. Understanding and optimizing the energy consumption and efficiency of these vehicles is crucial for maximizing their range, minimizing operating costs, and reducing their environmental impact. This involves addressing complex challenges related to battery technology, powertrain design, energy management strategies, and real-world driving conditions. The increasing adoption of EVs, driven by environmental concerns and advancements in battery technology, necessitates a comprehensive analysis of their energy performance across diverse operational scenarios. This analysis is essential for developing more efficient vehicles, improving charging infrastructure, and informing policy decisions related to sustainable transportation.
This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the latest research and developments related to the analysis, modeling, optimization, and real-world assessment of energy consumption and energy efficiency in electric vehicles. It seeks to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share their insights and contribute to the advancement of EV technology.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Energy consumption modeling and simulation, including driving cycle analysis, vehicle dynamics, and environmental factors.
- Real-world energy consumption analysis based on on-road testing and data collection.
- Impact of driving behavior, traffic conditions, and weather on EV energy consumption.
- Powertrain efficiency, including electric motor design, power electronics, and transmission systems.
- Optimization of energy management strategies, including regenerative braking, thermal management, and auxiliary systems.
- Innovative technologies for improving EV energy efficiency, such as lightweight materials, advanced control algorithms, and novel powertrain architectures.
- Battery performance and management systems, including battery aging, thermal management, and state-of-charge/state-of-health estimation.
- Charging infrastructure and its impact on energy efficiency.
- Impact of smart grid integration and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies on energy consumption.
Dr. Emilia Szumska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electric vehicles
- energy efficiency
- energy management
- regenerative braking
- battery
- powertrain optimization
- vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
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