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  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,496 Views
17 Pages

This study introduces and compares online rule-based and optimization-based energy management strategies for a mild hybrid electric vehicle, with their performance evaluated against an offline Dynamic Programming benchmark. A structured rule-based st...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Research on Electric Vehicles)
  • Article
  • Open Access
259 Views
25 Pages

Thermal Modeling of a Prismatic Lithium-Ion Battery for Urban Energy System Applications

  • Ali Abbas,
  • Eduardo Redondo-Iglesias,
  • Nassim Rizoug and
  • Rochdi Trigui

27 October 2026

The growing adoption of electric vehicles, alongside global efforts to develop low-carbon and sustainable cities, is driving a significant transformation in how energy should be generated and consumed in urban environments. Within this context, the t...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modeling, Monitoring, and Evaluation for Urban Energy Systems)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
18,254 Views
40 Pages

12 December 2024

Smartphones have become a central element in modern society with their widespread adoption driven by technological advancements and their ability to facilitate everyday tasks. A critical feature influencing user satisfaction and smartphone adoption i...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Ubiquitous Computing and Mobile Computing)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,176 Views
32 Pages

4 November 2025

The echelon utilization of electric vehicle batteries is regarded as an effective method for treating waste batteries, enabling the recycling and reuse of retired electric vehicle batteries. However, the efficiency of battery disassembly is a crucial...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Energy Storage, Energy Conversion, and Multifunctional Materials, 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
1,918 Views
12 Pages

27 September 2013

Onboard Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), the Battery Management System (BMS) is of critical importance to ensure safe and reliable use of the electrical energy stored inside Li-ion batteries until the End-Of-Life (E...

  • Review
  • Open Access
127 Citations
13,192 Views
17 Pages

25 December 2022

The intense increase in air pollution caused by vehicular emissions is one of the main causes of changing weather patterns and deteriorating health conditions. Furthermore, renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and biofuels, suffer from weat...

(This article belongs to the Section Battery Modelling, Simulation, Management and Application)
  • Perspective
  • Open Access
24 Citations
8,759 Views
25 Pages

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Downstream Applications for Retired Electric Vehicle Batteries

  • Achim Kampker,
  • Heiner H. Heimes,
  • Christian Offermanns,
  • Moritz H. Frieges and ,
  • Maximilian Graaf,
  • Natalia Soldan Cattani and
  • Benedikt Späth
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Mass transport conversion to an electrified powertrain requires suitable strategies for processing electric vehicle (EV) batteries after their intended first service life. Due to aging mechanisms, EV batteries lose capacity over their period of use a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Battery Production for Electric Vehicles)
  • Review
  • Open Access
53 Citations
16,248 Views
18 Pages

Review of Cell-Balancing Schemes for Electric Vehicle Battery Management Systems

  • Adnan Ashraf,
  • Basit Ali,
  • Mothanna S. A. Alsunjury,
  • Hakime Goren and ,
  • Halise Kilicoglu,
  • Faysal Hardan and
  • Pietro Tricoli
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

7 March 2024

The battery pack is at the heart of electric vehicles, and lithium-ion cells are preferred because of their high power density, long life, high energy density, and viability for usage in relatively high and low temperatures. Lithium-ion batteries are...

(This article belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
9,789 Views
14 Pages

Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of a Novel Al-Ion and a Li-Ion Battery for Stationary Applications

  • Mario Amin Salgado Delgado,
  • Lorenzo Usai,
  • Linda Ager-Wick Ellingsen,
  • Qiaoyan Pan and
  • Anders Hammer Strømman

8 October 2019

The foreseen high penetration of fluctuant renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, will cause an increased need for batteries to store the energy produced and not instantaneously consumed. Due to the high production cost and significant env...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Materials for Residential Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,988 Views
14 Pages

Life Cycle Assessment of a Composite Prototype Battery Enclosure for Electric Vehicles

  • Paolo De Sio,
  • Marica Gaito,
  • Vitantonio Esperto,
  • Ersilia Cozzolino and ,
  • Antonello Astarita and
  • Fausto Tucci
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

14 February 2025

The use of lightweight components in automobiles started a new chapter in the automotive sector due to the renewable energy and sustainability increasing the overall efficiency of vehicles. As vehicle weight is directly linked to energy consumption,...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Resource Sustainability: Sustainable Materials and Green Engineering)
  • Review
  • Open Access
45 Citations
14,047 Views
41 Pages

Emerging and Recycling of Li-Ion Batteries to Aid in Energy Storage, A Review

  • Shammya Afroze,
  • Md Sumon Reza,
  • Kairat Kuterbekov,
  • Asset Kabyshev and ,
  • Marzhan M. Kubenova,
  • Kenzhebatyr Z. Bekmyrza and
  • Abul K. Azad
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

The global population has increased over time, therefore the need for sufficient energy has risen. However, many countries depend on nonrenewable resources for daily usage. Nonrenewable resources take years to produce and sources are limited for gene...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
15,737 Views
24 Pages

20 September 2019

Mobile power bank (MPB) is an emerging consumer electronic that stores and delivers electricity to other electronics. Nowadays, MPBs are produced and discarded in massive quantities, yet their environmental impacts have never been quantitatively eval...

(This article belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,679 Views
24 Pages

The Energy Storage Technology Revolution to Achieve Climate Neutrality

  • Ioana-Cristina Badea,
  • Beatrice-Adriana Șerban,
  • Ioana Anasiei,
  • Dumitru Mitrică and ,
  • Mihai Tudor Olaru,
  • Andrey Rabin and
  • Mariana Ciurdaș
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

27 December 2023

The intensive exploitation and usage of fossil fuels has led to serious environmental consequences, including soil, water, and air pollution and climate changes, and it has compromised the natural resources available for future generations. In this c...

(This article belongs to the Collection Renewable and Sustainable Energy)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,477 Views
29 Pages

Optimizing Electric Bus Efficiency: Evaluating Seasonal Performance in a Southern USA Transit System

  • MD Rezwan Hossain,
  • Arjun Babuji,
  • Md. Hasibul Hasan,
  • Haofei Yu and ,
  • Amr Oloufa and
  • Hatem Abou-Senna
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Electric buses (EBs) are increasingly adopted for their environmental and operational benefits, yet their real-world efficiency is influenced by climate, route characteristics, and auxiliary energy demands. While most existing research identifies win...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,722 Views
15 Pages

This paper introduces PyBEP, a Python-based tool for the automated and optimized selection of open-circuit potential (OCP) curves and calculation of stoichiometric cycling ranges for lithium-ion battery electrodes based on open-circuit voltage (OCV)...

(This article belongs to the Section Battery Modelling, Simulation, Management and Application)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,949 Views
26 Pages

The global electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced sustained growth over the last decade; however, adoption within the commercial EV segment remains comparatively sluggish. This disparity is driven by three primary factors: the intrinsic limitat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,137 Views
18 Pages

Drivers of Rural Households’ Choices and Intensity of Sustainable Energy Sources for Cooking and Lighting in Ondo State, Nigeria

  • Temitope Samuel Oluwole,
  • Adewumi Titus Adesiyan,
  • Temitope Oluwaseun Ojo and
  • Khalid Mohammed Elhindi

27 May 2024

Poverty reduction and the promotion of sustainable human development are fundamentally dependent on having access to modern energy services. Energy supplies that are dependable, reasonably priced, and sustainable are vital to modern societies. In ach...

  • Feature Paper
  • Review
  • Open Access
39 Citations
7,568 Views
26 Pages

29 January 2025

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are an indispensable power source for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage systems due to their high energy density and long cycle life. However, the exponential growth in production and u...

(This article belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,849 Views
25 Pages

23 May 2025

Especially NMC-LCO 18650 cells, lithium-ion batteries are essential parts of electric vehicles (EVs), where their dependability and performance directly affect operating efficiency and safety. Predictive maintenance, cost control, and increasing user...

(This article belongs to the Section Algorithms for Multidisciplinary Applications)
  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
1,902 Views
16 Pages

Empowering Optimal Operations with Renewable Energy Solutions for Grid Connected Merredin WA Mining Sector

  • Md Ohirul Qays,
  • Ravi Kumar,
  • Minhaz Ahmed,
  • Stefan Lachowicz and
  • Uzma Amin

14 May 2025

Mining sectors require a continuous and reliable power supply; however, reliance on traditional grid utilities results in high costs and disruptions and increases extreme carbon emission. The Merredin WA sector seeks to resolve critical energy challe...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Design, Optimization and Control Strategy of Smart Grids)
  • Review
  • Open Access
83 Citations
17,995 Views
24 Pages

Energy Sources of Mobile Robot Power Systems: A Systematic Review and Comparison of Efficiency

  • Tadeusz Mikołajczyk,
  • Dariusz Mikołajewski,
  • Adam Kłodowski,
  • Andrzej Łukaszewicz and ,
  • Emilia Mikołajewska,
  • Tomasz Paczkowski,
  • Marek Macko and
  • Marika Skornia
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

26 June 2023

Mobile robots can perform tasks on the move, including exploring terrain, discovering landmark features, or moving a load from one place to another. This group of robots is characterized by a certain level of intelligence, allowing the making of deci...

(This article belongs to the Topic Advanced Energy and Propulsion Technology for Electric and Intelligent Transportation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
2,809 Views
19 Pages

9 April 2025

The expected growth of electric vehicle (EV) usage will not only increase the energy demand but also bring the requirement to provide the necessary electrical infrastructure to handle the load. While charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly p...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modelling and Simulation of Transportation Systems)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,235 Views
41 Pages

Accurate thermal management is crucial for ensuring the safety, longevity, and performance of lithium-ion batteries, especially in compact embedded systems like USB chargers, power banks, and IoT nodes. Despite extensive research on predictive therma...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,563 Views
21 Pages

Electrical power systems on hybrid-electric ferries are characterized by the intensive use of power electronics and a complex usage profile with the often-limited power of battery storage. It is extremely important to detect faults in a timely manner...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smart Control of Ship Propulsion System)
  • Review
  • Open Access
168 Citations
20,770 Views
44 Pages

Review of Indoor Positioning: Radio Wave Technology

  • Tan Kim Geok,
  • Khaing Zar Aung,
  • Moe Sandar Aung,
  • Min Thu Soe and ,
  • Azlan Abdaziz,
  • Chia Pao Liew,
  • Ferdous Hossain,
  • Chih P. Tso and
  • Wong Hin Yong
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

30 December 2020

The indoor positioning system (IPS) is becoming increasing important in accurately determining the locations of objects by the utilization of micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) involving smartphone sensors, embedded sources, mapping localization...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Indoor Localization Systems: Latest Advances and Prospects)
  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
5,419 Views
11 Pages

Heatwaves and Power Peaks: Analyzing Croatia’s Record Electricity Consumption in July 2024

  • Paolo Blecich,
  • Igor Bonefačić,
  • Tomislav Senčić and
  • Igor Wolf

This study examines the causes and implications of the unprecedented electricity consumption observed in Croatia during an intense heatwave in July 2024. On the evening of 17 July 2024, power demand reached an all-time high of 3381 MW, significantly...

(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 5th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences)
  • Article
  • Open Access
711 Views
37 Pages

Battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) sensor nodes for environmental monitoring face strict energy constraints, particularly when employing high-consumption sensors such as particulate matter sensors or gas analyzers. Extending operational lifetim...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Hardware Acceleration for Machine Learning, 2nd Edition)
  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,399 Views
16 Pages

Dynamic LCA of Electric Vehicles’ Use Phase: A Python-Based Approach Using Real-World Data

  • Eleonora Innocenti,
  • Niccolò Pezzati,
  • Lorenzo Berzi and
  • Massimo Delogu

This study evaluates the real-world environmental impact of electric vehicle usage in Italy, with a specific focus on the city of Florence. It aims to address existing gaps in Life Cycle Assessment studies of the use phase, which often neglect dynami...

(This article belongs to the Proceedings of The 54th Conference of the Italian Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering Design (AIAS 2025))
  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,418 Views
20 Pages

Air Conditioning Systems in Vehicles: Approaches and Challenges

  • Daria Sachelarie,
  • George Achitei,
  • Andi Iulian Munteanu,
  • Adrian Sachelarie and ,
  • Andrei Ionut Dontu,
  • Gabriel Dumitru Tcaciuc and
  • Aristotel Popescu
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

6 June 2025

Automotive air conditioning systems improve passenger comfort and safety while keeping pace with changing environmental and technological requirements. This review evaluates the historical development, technological progress, and future trends of aut...

(This article belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
5,700 Views
31 Pages

22 December 2024

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-enabled vehicular communications in the sixth generation (6G) are characterized by line-of-sight (LoS) and dynamically varying channel conditions. However, the presence of obstacles in the LoS path leads to shadowed fadi...

(This article belongs to the Section Communications)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,381 Views
21 Pages

Enhanced Coordination in the PV–HESS Microgrids Cluster: Introducing a New Distributed Event Consensus Algorithm

  • Zaid Hamid Abdulabbas Al-Tameemi,
  • Tek Tjing Lie,
  • Ramon Zamora and
  • Frede Blaabjerg

6 January 2024

To ensure reliable power delivery to customers under potential disturbances, the coordination of a microgrid cluster (MGC) is essential. Various control strategies—centralized, decentralized, distributed, and hierarchical—have been explor...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Renewable Energy System Technologies)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,376 Views
13 Pages

Synthesis of Porous Carbon Nanomaterials from Vietnamese Coal: Fabrication and Energy Storage Investigations

  • Tra Huong Do,
  • Van Tu Nguyen,
  • Thi Nga Nguyen,
  • Xuan Linh Ha and ,
  • Quoc Dung Nguyen and
  • Thi Kim Ngan Tran
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

23 January 2024

The choice of precursor and simple synthesis techniques have decisive roles in the viable production and commercialization of carbon products. The intense demand for developing high-purity carbon nanomaterials through inexpensive techniques has promo...

(This article belongs to the Section Materials Science and Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,976 Views
21 Pages

18 October 2025

On construction sites, it is crucial and and in most cases mandatory to wear safety equipment such as helmets, safety shoes, vests, and belts. The most important of these is the helmet, as it protects against head injuries and can also serve as a mar...

(This article belongs to the Section Computing and Artificial Intelligence)
  • Review
  • Open Access
128 Citations
23,616 Views
55 Pages

A Review of Fuel Cell Powertrains for Long-Haul Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Technology, Hydrogen, Energy and Thermal Management Solutions

  • Shantanu Pardhi,
  • Sajib Chakraborty,
  • Dai-Duong Tran,
  • Mohamed El Baghdadi and ,
  • Steven Wilkins and
  • Omar Hegazy
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

16 December 2022

Long-haul heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks and coaches, contribute to a substantial portion of the modern-day European carbon footprint and pose a major challenge in emissions reduction due to their energy-intensive usage. Depending on the hydro...

(This article belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
3,104 Views
27 Pages

11 December 2023

The maritime Internet of Things (MIoT), a maritime version of the Internet of Things (IoT), is envisioned as a promising solution that can provide ubiquitous connectivity over land and sea. Due to the rapid development of maritime activities and the...

(This article belongs to the Section Computer Science & Engineering)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,602 Views
33 Pages

A Dependency-Aware Task Stealing Framework for Mobile Crowd Computing

  • Sanjay Segu Nagesh,
  • Niroshinie Fernando,
  • Seng W. Loke,
  • Azadeh Ghari Neiat and
  • Pubudu N. Pathirana

29 September 2025

Mobile crowd computing (MCdC) leverages the collective computational resources of nearby mobile devices to execute complex tasks without relying on remote cloud infrastructure. However, existing MCdC systems struggle with device heterogeneity and com...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue IoT–Edge–Cloud Computing and Decentralized Applications for Smart Cities)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,625 Views
23 Pages

Potential of Using Medium Electric Vehicle Fleet in a Commercial Enterprise Transport in Germany on the Basis of Real-World GPS Data

  • Robert Pietracho,
  • Christoph Wenge,
  • Stephan Balischewski,
  • Pio Lombardi and ,
  • Przemyslaw Komarnicki,
  • Leszek Kasprzyk and
  • Damian Burzyński
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

27 August 2021

The intensive electrification of the automotive sector means that the energy system must be able to adapt to the current market situation. The increase in energy demand is a major factor associated with electric vehicles. The study analyzed the opera...

(This article belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)