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New Trends in Electrical Drives for EV Applications

A special issue of World Electric Vehicle Journal (ISSN 2032-6653).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 9823

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Ayman Abdel-Khalik

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Department of Electric Engineering, Alexandria Univeristy, Alexandria, Egypt
Interests: electrical machine design; electric machine simulation; electric drives; energy conversion; renewable energy; power quality; HVDC
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Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahem

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Chair of High-Power Converter Systems, Technical University of Munich (TUM), 80333 Munich, Germany
Interests: predictive control; wind energy; photovoltaic; sensorless control; power electronics; electrical drive systems; energy storage systems
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the global concern of climatic change, many countries have set plans and strategies to ensure certain levels of CO2 emissions in the future. Since internal combustion engine transportation can be considered as a main source of pollution, electric vehicles (EVs) have evolved in the last few decades as a possible replacement. Electrical drive systems are the heart of EV powertrains. In this Special Issue, we invite you to contribute your research work in the field of application of electrical drives in EVs. Major topics include but are not limited to:

  • Multi-phase machines designed and controlled for EV and more electric transportation;
  • Efficient control techniques of electric machines;
  • Onboard and integrated onboard charger design and implementation;
  • Special machine topologies;
  • Advance power converter topologies and control methods for EV applications.

Prof. Dr. Ayman Abdel-Khalik
Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahem
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • electric drive systems
  • multi-phase machines
  • onboard charger
  • power converters and advanced control method for EV applications

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Blockchain-Based Secure Firmware Updates for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Web of Things Environments
by Amjad Aldweesh
World Electr. Veh. J. 2025, 16(4), 226; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj16040226 - 10 Apr 2025
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The integration of electric vehicles into modern mobility ecosystems relies heavily on reliable charging station infrastructures that support real-time communications and data-driven functionalities. Existing solutions often face security vulnerabilities in their firmware update mechanisms, compromising safety, user trust, and the broader deployment of [...] Read more.
The integration of electric vehicles into modern mobility ecosystems relies heavily on reliable charging station infrastructures that support real-time communications and data-driven functionalities. Existing solutions often face security vulnerabilities in their firmware update mechanisms, compromising safety, user trust, and the broader deployment of these stations in emerging digital and connected environments. This paper aims to address these gaps by proposing a blockchain-based framework designed to provide secure, tamper-proof firmware updates for charging stations in a Web of Things environment. The approach uses decentralized ledger technologies to validate firmware integrity, authenticate update sources, and mitigate the risk of malicious or fraudulent content. In a comprehensive experimental setup, the proposed method demonstrates enhanced resilience against unauthorized firmware modifications and improved traceability of update transactions through immutable records. Results highlight a reduction in firmware compromise events, as well as improved detection and notification efficiencies in real-time networked systems. These findings suggest that integrating blockchain technology into firmware update workflows strengthens security in electric vehicle charging infrastructures. Consequently, the adoption of decentralized verification approaches can drive broader trust in connected mobility services, supporting safer and more efficient charging station networks while fostering future innovation in sustainable transport. Full article
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Service Quality and Behavioral Intention Analysis of Passengers on Small Electric Public Transportation: A Case Study of Electric Tuktuk in the Philippines
by Tanya Jeimiel T. Base, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Maela Madel L. Cahigas and Ma. Janice J. Gumasing
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(10), 475; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15100475 - 17 Oct 2024
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Tuktuk, as a generalized connotation, serves as a widely used vehicle for urban transportation, adapted from Thailand by the Philippines. The creation of the electric-typed public vehicle has now been recognized as one of the modalities of public transportations, the etuktuk. This study [...] Read more.
Tuktuk, as a generalized connotation, serves as a widely used vehicle for urban transportation, adapted from Thailand by the Philippines. The creation of the electric-typed public vehicle has now been recognized as one of the modalities of public transportations, the etuktuk. This study investigated the factors influencing passengers’ intention to use etuktuks as a mode of transportation in the Philippines by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior with higher-order SERVQUAL dimensions. The objective was to understand how service qualities, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control impact passenger satisfaction and intention to use etuktuks. Data were collected from 501 respondents who had used etuktuks and were analyzed using partial least square structural equation modeling. The findings revealed that assurance, empathy, reliability, tangibility, and responsiveness significantly affected passenger satisfaction and intentions, with assurance being the most influential factor. Conversely, tangibles, such as the physical attributes of the etuktuk, were the least significant in shaping passenger preferences. Notably, a negative significant effect was observed between service quality and behavioral intention, indicating that while passengers are generally satisfied with etuktuk services, they may opt for alternative transportation options when available. These results highlight the need for improvements in etuktuk services, particularly in enhancing comfort, safety, and accessibility. Such improvements are crucial for encouraging wider adoption of etuktuks and fostering cleaner, more sustainable urban environments. By addressing the identified service quality issues and leveraging the research findings, stakeholders can better support the transition to more environmentally friendly and efficient transportation options. Full article
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A Novel Charging Management and Security Framework for the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem
by Safa Hamdare, David J. Brown, Yue Cao, Mohammad Aljaidi, Sushil Kumar, Rakan Alanazi, Manish Jugran, Pratik Vyas and Omprakash Kaiwartya
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(9), 392; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15090392 - 28 Aug 2024
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The EV charging network has witnessed significant growth in the UK in the last few years due to the net zero emission target of the government by 2030. The related literature in EV charging management mainly focuses on road-traffic-parameter-based optimization and lacks detail [...] Read more.
The EV charging network has witnessed significant growth in the UK in the last few years due to the net zero emission target of the government by 2030. The related literature in EV charging management mainly focuses on road-traffic-parameter-based optimization and lacks detail in terms of charging statistics and cyber–security-enabled charging management frameworks. In this context, this paper proposes a novel EV Charging Management and Security (EVCMS) framework using real-time charging statistics and an Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP). Specifically, a system model for EVCMS is presented considering charging data management and security protocols. An EVCMS framework design is detailed, focusing on charging pricing, optimization, and charging security. The experimental implementation is described in terms of client–server and charge-box-based simulation. The performance of the proposed EVCMS framework is evaluated by considering different charging scenarios and a range of charging-related metrics. An analysis of results and comparative study attest to the benefits of the proposed EVCMS framework for enabling the EV charging ecosystem. Full article
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Design and Analysis Models with PID and PID Fuzzy Controllers for Six-Phase Drive
by Roma Rinkeviciene and Brone Mitkiene
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(4), 164; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15040164 - 12 Apr 2024
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Due to their reliability, design and analysis models with PID and PID fuzzy controllers for six-phase drive are being applied in new areas in various industries, including transportation. First, the development of any system with multiphase motors requires an elaborate model to define [...] Read more.
Due to their reliability, design and analysis models with PID and PID fuzzy controllers for six-phase drive are being applied in new areas in various industries, including transportation. First, the development of any system with multiphase motors requires an elaborate model to define the control mode and controllers. The modeling of a control system for six-phase drive is based on its conventional d-q mathematical model and indirect field-oriented control. In this study, a Simulink six-phase drive model is designed with indirect field-oriented control and simulated with two types of fuzzy controller, PID and PID fuzzy. The simulation results are presented and analyzed; these results reflect the step response and performance at the provided speed reference law while keeping the load application at a constant speed. A fuzzy controller with 49 rules is considered and applied. With field-oriented control and a well-tuned PID controller, the six-phase electric drive has good step response specifications: a short settling time when starting without a load, no overshoot in the step response, small size, and a slight decrease in speed when loaded. The system employing a PID fuzzy controller shows slightly better results in response to the application of torque: the decrease in speed is eliminated more quickly. The simulation results were tabulated with the PID and with the results of previous research that rearranged some models to only operate in the classical controller mode. The simulation results indicate the robustness to disturbance of both the systems with six-phase drive and provide high-quality transient specifications at the provided reference speed. Full article
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