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Electric Vehicle Technology Development, Energy and Environmental Implications, and Decarbonization

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 6595

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jinghui Wang

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Aramco Americas, Aramco Research Center-Detroit, Novi, MI, USA
Interests: connected and automated vehicles; transport energy and emissions modeling; traffic simulation; machine learning; mobility digitalization
Dr. Hao Yang

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Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
Interests: smart and sustainable mobility; electric and autonomous transportation; optimization; machine learning; automatic control
Dr. Ran Tu

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School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
Interests: transport energy and emissions modeling; transportation decarbonization; air quality analysis
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Dr. Xin He

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Aramco Americas, Aramco Research Center-Detroit, Novi, MI, USA
Interests: mobility and energy transition analysis; techno-economic and life cycle analysis of transport technologies; advanced vehicle and clean fuel technologies
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue (SI) is open for submissions on electric vehicle (EV) technology development, energy consumption, life cycle emissions and costs, critical material supply and recycling, and these aspects’ integration with other mobility technologies, such as connected and automated vehicles and shared mobility. Submissions should address topics in one or more of the following areas:

  1. EV technology development: history, trend, challenges, and market analysis;
  2. EV life cycle costs and emissions and comparison with other fuel technologies, such as internal combustion engines (ICEs) and hydrogen fuel cells;
  3. EV critical material supply, demand, recycling, and the associated environmental and geopolitical challenges;
  4. Impact of mixed mobility technologies (i.e., vehicle electrification, connectivity, automation, sharing) on fuel choice, energy consumption, and emissions;
  5. Transportation decarbonization policies and their implications for national or global energy demand and emissions, and strategies to decarbonize the transport sector under limited battery critical material supply;
  6. Co-optimization of the transportation system with the existing refuel and charging infrastructure;

Dr. Jinghui Wang
Dr. Hao Yang
Dr. Ran Tu
Dr. Xin He
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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. World Electric Vehicle Journal is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly 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 1400 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.

Keywords

  • electric vehicle
  • connected and autonomous vehicle
  • life cycle analysis
  • energy and emissions
  • critical material supply and recycling
  • transport decarbonization

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Assessment of Electric Two-Wheeler Ecosystem Using Novel Pareto Optimality and TOPSIS Methods for an Ideal Design Solution
by Kaushik Das and Roushan Kumar
World Electr. Veh. J. 2023, 14(8), 215; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj14080215 - 12 Aug 2023
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The demand for electric two-wheelers as an efficient and environmentally friendly means of transportation has increased due to the rapid expansion in urbanization and growing environmental sustainability concerns. The electric two-wheeler ecosystem requires an ideal design solution that strikes a balance between numerous [...] Read more.
The demand for electric two-wheelers as an efficient and environmentally friendly means of transportation has increased due to the rapid expansion in urbanization and growing environmental sustainability concerns. The electric two-wheeler ecosystem requires an ideal design solution that strikes a balance between numerous features, technologies, and specifications to meet these changing needs. In this study, we present an evaluation framework to find the best design for electric two-wheelers using novel Pareto optimality and TOPSIS (Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) approaches. These solutions are then thoroughly assessed against predetermined criteria, such as energy efficiency, manufacturing viability, and market viability. Additionally, we incorporate the TOPSIS approach to order the non-dominated options according to how closely they resemble the best design solution. The design solution that best meets the required objectives while minimizing departures from the ideal state is identified using this procedure. Combining these approaches, our framework provides a more dependable and rigorous tool for evaluating the electric two-wheeler ecosystem, empowering producers and policymakers to choose the best design options. The findings show that the Pareto optimality and TOPSIS approaches efficiently identify the non-dominated options and make it easier to choose an ideal design solution that is in line with customer preferences and environmental sustainability. The results of this study support the development of electric two-wheeler technology and promote the use of environmentally friendly transportation options, thereby promoting a more sustainable future. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Electric Vehicle Technology Development, Energy and Environmental Implications, and Decarbonization)
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Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies for Developing Electric Vehicle Energy Storage Systems under the Carbon Neutrality Goal
by Xinglong Liu, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao and Zongwei Liu
World Electr. Veh. J. 2023, 14(7), 170; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj14070170 - 27 Jun 2023
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Developing electric vehicle (EV) energy storage technology is a strategic position from which the automotive industry can achieve low-carbon growth, thereby promoting the green transformation of the energy industry in China. This paper will reveal the opportunities, challenges, and strategies in relation to [...] Read more.
Developing electric vehicle (EV) energy storage technology is a strategic position from which the automotive industry can achieve low-carbon growth, thereby promoting the green transformation of the energy industry in China. This paper will reveal the opportunities, challenges, and strategies in relation to developing EV energy storage. First, this paper clarifies the strategic value and potential of developing EV energy storage under the carbon neutrality goal. Second, this paper demonstrates strategic opportunities and challenges during the development. Third, this paper proposes methods for creating a good market environment and business models. Finally, this paper suggests that relevant policies and regulations should be formulated and charts the course of technology development. The results show that EV energy storage technology has potential in terms of technology, the scale of development, and the user economy. The proposal of the carbon neutrality goal, the increasing market share of EVs, lower-cost and higher-efficiency batteries, etc., have all further accelerated the development of EV energy storage. The EV energy storage field should focus on developing battery technology, make advancements toward delivering longer cycle lives and improving the safety and availability of battery materials, and ramp up the R&D efforts with respect to developing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) management technologies. Simultaneously, it is necessary to create a business ecosystem centered on V2G operating platforms, constituting a process to which various players can contribute and achieve mutually beneficial results. It is also essential to formulate top-level strategic plans across industries and organizations, develop an electricity-trading mechanism as soon as possible, and promote the implementation of technical standards related to EV energy storage. Full article
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Public Transport Decarbonization: An Exploratory Approach to Bus Electrification
by Paulo J. G. Ribeiro, Gabriel Dias and José F. G. Mendes
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(3), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15030081 - 22 Feb 2024
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In 2020, only 0.9% of buses running in European Union countries were electric, with 93.5% still being diesel-powered. The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy set out by the European Commission targets a reduction of at least 55% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023 [...] Read more.
In 2020, only 0.9% of buses running in European Union countries were electric, with 93.5% still being diesel-powered. The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy set out by the European Commission targets a reduction of at least 55% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2023 and the achievement of climate neutrality by 2050. These targets will only be met by a shift to sustainable mobility, which comprises the introduction of electric vehicles in cities and the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEV) for urban public transport. Thus, a literature review on “electrification of bus fleets” was conducted, focusing on the practices adopted for the replacement of polluting buses with electric-powered ones. A total of 62 documents were included in the final investigation, and their results were used to conduct a SWOT analysis. It is possible to conclude that BEBs are an important asset for cities to decarbonize the transport sector and that they are more cost-effective than diesel buses. On the other hand, some attention needs to be given to the generation of energy that will feed the charging of batteries because the use of fossil fuel energy sources can jeopardize the environmental benefits of BEBs. Full article
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