Power and Energy Systems for E-Mobility, 2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

The transition toward sustainable transportation has propelled significant advancements in electric mobility (e-mobility), necessitating innovative solutions in power and energy systems. This thematic area focuses on integrating, optimizing, and managing energy technologies and infrastructure to support the electrification of transportation. Contributions are invited to address both theoretical and practical challenges across the following scopes:

  1. Power Electronics and Energy Conversion: Design and control of high-efficiency converters, inverters, and bidirectional chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), including wide-bandgap semiconductor applications and thermal management.
  2. Energy Storage Systems: Development of advanced battery technologies (e.g., solid-state, fast-charging), battery management systems (BMS), and hybrid energy storage solutions (e.g., battery-supercapacitor systems) for enhanced performance and longevity.
  3. Charging Infrastructure: Smart and ultra-fast charging systems, wireless charging, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration, and interoperability standards for scalable, resilient charging networks, as well as the safety of the infrastructure.
  4. Grid Integration and Stability: Impact of e-mobility on power grids, load forecasting, demand-side management, grid reinforcement strategies, and renewable energy synergy (e.g., solar-EV integration).
  5. Energy Management Strategies: AI/ML-driven optimization of energy flow, dynamic pricing models, and fleet-level energy distribution for EVs, microgrids, and public transit systems.
  6. Sustainability and Lifecycle Analysis: Circular economy approaches, second-life battery applications, carbon footprint reduction, and material recycling for e-mobility systems.
  7. Emerging Technologies: Innovations in hydrogen fuel cells, hybrid propulsion systems, and lightweight energy solutions for aviation, marine, and freight electrification.

Dr. Wenming Yang
Dr. Anna Pinnarelli
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Keywords

  • electric mobility (e-mobility)
  • power and energy systems
  • power electronics
  • energy storage systems
  • charging infrastructure
  • grid integration
  • emerging technologies
  • sustainability and lifecycle analysis

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Dynamic Reconfiguration for Energy Management in EV and RES-Based Grids Using IWOA
by Hossein Lotfi, Mohammad Hassan Nikkhah and Mohammad Ebrahim Hajiabadi
World Electr. Veh. J. 2025, 16(8), 412; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj16080412 - 23 Jul 2025
Abstract
Effective energy management is vital for enhancing reliability, reducing operational costs, and supporting the increasing penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources (RESs) in distribution networks. This study presents a dynamic reconfiguration strategy for distribution feeders that integrates EV charging stations [...] Read more.
Effective energy management is vital for enhancing reliability, reducing operational costs, and supporting the increasing penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources (RESs) in distribution networks. This study presents a dynamic reconfiguration strategy for distribution feeders that integrates EV charging stations (EVCSs), RESs, and capacitors. The goal is to minimize both Energy Not Supplied (ENS) and operational costs, particularly under varying demand conditions caused by EV charging in grid-to-vehicle (G2V) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) modes. To improve optimization accuracy and avoid local optima, an improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA) is employed, featuring a mutation mechanism based on Lévy flight. The model also incorporates uncertainties in electricity prices and consumer demand, as well as a demand response (DR) program, to enhance practical applicability. Simulation studies on a 95-bus test system show that the proposed approach reduces ENS by 16% and 20% in the absence and presence of distributed generation (DG) and EVCSs, respectively. Additionally, the operational cost is significantly reduced compared to existing methods. Overall, the proposed framework offers a scalable and intelligent solution for smart grid integration and distribution network modernization. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Power and Energy Systems for E-Mobility, 2nd Edition)
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