Advances in Electric Vehicle Charging Systems and Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Dear Colleagues,

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a cornerstone in the global effort to pave the way for smart cities and carbon neutrality. With the rapid growth of the EV market, the demand for innovative charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies has become more pressing than ever. To expand the sustainable vehicle revolution, towards electrification, intelligence, and connectivity, this Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in EV charging and V2G technologies, addressing the challenges and opportunities in the context of modern urban environments and energy networks. The primary objective of this Special Issue is to disseminate cutting-edge research and development findings related to EV charging and V2G technologies. To highlight state-of-the-art approaches and technologies, this Special Issue will also delve into the potential of charging and V2G technologies to alleviate grid burden and enhance electricity utilization, thereby supporting the broader goals of energy sustainability and smart city development. In this context, prospective authors are invited to submit their original contributions, surveys, or tutorial papers to this Topics.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• EV charging technologies and infrastructure;
• Interoperability of bidirectional charging;
• Fast charging solutions and their impact on power grid and battery health;
• Sizing and planning of EV charging infrastructure;
• Wireless energy trading and wireless energy internet for connected EVs;
• Impacts of V2G on grid stability and optimization methods;
• Artificial intelligence applications in optimizing EV charging facilities;
• Energy scheduling and dynamic power regulation of V2G regulation services;
• Advances, cybersecurity, and data privacy in V2G, vehicle-to-home, and vehicle-to-vehicle regimes.

Prof. Dr. Ching Chuen Chan
Prof. Dr. K. T. Chau
Dr. Wei Liu
Topic Editors