Advanced Research on Electric Vehicles

Dear Colleagues,

The global imperative for sustainable transportation has catalyzed an unprecedented paradigm shift toward electric vehicle technologies, fundamentally transforming the automotive and transportation sectors. Electric vehicles represent a critical nexus of interdisciplinary research, encompassing advanced electrical engineering, materials science, control theory, computational intelligence, and sustainable energy systems. The electrification of transportation infrastructure constitutes not only a technological transition, but also a comprehensive reimagining of mobility ecosystems wherein vehicles function as integral components of intelligent, interconnected energy networks. Contemporary research in electric vehicle systems demands rigorous investigation across multiple scales of analysis, from the molecular-level mechanisms governing electrochemical energy storage to the macroscopic integration of vehicle fleets within smart grid architectures. The inherent complexity of electric vehicle systems necessitates sophisticated modeling approaches, advanced control methodologies, and innovative design paradigms that transcend traditional automotive engineering boundaries. Furthermore, the accelerating deployment of electric vehicles worldwide presents profound challenges in infrastructure development, grid stability, thermal management, and the optimization of energy utilization across diverse operational contexts.

This Special Issue solicits original, high-quality research contributions that advance the theoretical foundations, methodological innovations, and practical implementations of electric vehicle technologies. We particularly encourage submissions that demonstrate rigorous analytical frameworks, experimental validation, or computational studies that significantly enhance our understanding of electric vehicle systems and their integration within sustainable transportation networks. Both fundamental investigations and application-oriented research that address critical technological barriers are welcomed.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses, but is not limited to, the following research domains:

• Behavioral models of electric vehicle users.
• Electrification of public transport systems.
• Impact of EV adoption on traffic flow and congestion.
• Economic models for EV incentives and policy impacts.
• Electric vehicle supply chains and their modeling in transport systems.
• Data-driven approaches for EV transport modeling.
• Electric vehicle integration with alternative transport modes (e.g., micromobility, shared mobility like e-bikes and e-scooters).
• Decarbonization pathways for transport systems through EV adoption.
• Advanced electric powertrain architectures and electric machine design.
• Battery management systems and state estimation methodologies.
• Thermal management strategies for electric vehicles.
• Charging technologies and infrastructure development.
• Vehicle-to-grid integration and bidirectional power flow.
• Vehicle dynamics and advanced control systems.
• Autonomous and intelligent electric vehicle systems.
• Structural design methodologies and lightweight materials.
• Range prediction and energy-efficient routing methodologies.
• Integration of renewable energy sources with electric vehicle charging ecosystems.
• Life cycle assessment and sustainability analysis.

Dr. Rajesh Ravi
Dr. Mustapha Faqir
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Future Transportation is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• electric vehicles
• battery technology
• electric powertrain systems
• charging infrastructure
• vehicle-to-grid integration
• autonomous electric vehicles
• sustainable transportation