Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Energy and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
Electric
vehicles
(EVs),
as
facilitators
of
grid
stability
and
flexibility,
provide
a
critical
solution
to
the
energy
infrastructure's
evolving
demands,
underscored
by
growing
integration
renewable
sources
(RES)
rapid
increase
in
EV
adoption
worldwide.
This
trend
is
particularly
evident
Europe
which
experiencing
dramatic
increases
both
RES
EVs.
Vehicle‐to‐grid
(V2G)
technology
allows
EVs
operate
two‐way
power
flow
draw
feed
electricity
into
grid.
multidisciplinary
overview
examines
role
V2G
systems
enhancing
performance,
identifying
corporate
vehicle
fleets
key
flexibility
providers,
with
Smart
Grid
technologies
element
for
successful
implementation.
In
scoping
analysis
recent
literature
(2005–2024),
we
identify
challenges
such
privacy,
security,
regulatory
compliance
well
gap
establishing
economically
sustainable
models
aggregators,
distribution
system
operators
(DSOs),
generation
companies
(GENCOs),
end‐users.
Drawing
from
these
insights,
then
discuss
necessity
future
research
develop
that
ensure
equitable
benefits
across
stakeholders
importance
can
adapt
country‐specific
mechanisms.
The
findings
our
argue
EVs,
V2G,
are
essential
components
developing
resilient,
adaptable,
decarbonized,
sustainable.
article
categorized
under:
Cities
Transportation
>
Mobility
Energy
Power
Systems
Infrastructure
Management
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Solar-powered
EV
charging
stations
offer
a
sustainable
and
reliable
alternative
to
traditional
infrastructure,
significantly
alleviating
stress
on
legacy
grid
systems.
However,
the
intermittent
nature
of
renewable
energy
sources
poses
challenge
for
management
in
power
distribution
networks.
To
address
this,
optimal
charge/discharge
scheduling
EVs
becomes
crucial.
This
paper
introduces
an
innovative
Opposition-based
Competitive
Swarm
Optimization
(OCSO)
technique
minimize
total
cost
IEEE
33-bus
system.
Five
strategically
placed
solar-powered
distinct
buses
are
evaluated
under
three
modes:
dumb
charging,
smart
grid-to-vehicle
(G2V)
vehicle-to-grid
(V2G)
charging.
Comprehensive
analyses
performed
critical
parameters,
including
bus
voltage
stability,
load
profiles,
electricity
state-of-charge
(SOC)
dynamics,
thermal
performance
transformers.
Notably,
losses
reduced
by
13.7%
21.6%
G2V
V2G
modes,
respectively,
compared
Furthermore,
cumulative
ageing
factor
transformers
is
11.86%,
indicating
extended
transformer
lifespan.
These
findings
demonstrate
that
stations,
coupled
with
advanced
strategies,
can
effectively
mitigate
impacts,
enhance
operational
efficiency,
contribute
reducing
net
carbon
emissions.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
In
recent
years,
concerns
about
the
environment
and
depletion
of
fossil
fuels
have
encouraged
incorporation
electric
vehicle
technology
in
automotive
market.
As
increasing
usage
growth
vehicles
(EVs)
along
with
advancement
power
electronic
converters
significantly
impact
quality
electrical
grid.
This
paper
addresses
a
new
ongoing
issue
known
as
supraharmonics,
which
occurs
frequency
range
2
to
150
kHz
due
chargers.
Among
various
levels
EV
chargers,
DC
fast
chargers
become
more
popular
years
for
quick
charging
batteries.
The
time
mainly
depends
on
optimized
selection
DC-DC
converter
implemented
circuit.
effective
use
should
increase
battery
performance
lifespan.
Consequently,
this
work
investigates
supraharmonic
emissions
produced
by
station
four
number
connected
an
distribution
system.
Several
DC/DC
topologies
were
designed
developed
using
MATLAB/Simulink
software.
simulation
has
been
carried
out
analyze
emission
from
different
operating
conditions.
results
simulations
analyzed
comparative
analysis
topologies.
Finally,
analysis,
suitable
topology
reduced
suggested.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 422 - 430
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
U.S.
school
transportation
system,
which
relies
on
over
500,000
diesel-powered
buses,
is
a
major
contributor
to
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
and
air
pollution.
As
environmental
concerns
rise,
the
push
for
Electric
School
Buses
(ESBs)
has
gained
momentum,
with
$3
billion
in
federal
funding
supporting
transition.
ESBs
offer
numerous
benefits,
including
reduced
emissions,
better
quality,
improved
public
health,
enhanced
grid
resilience.
This
paper
explores
potential
of
integrating
Vehicle-to-Grid
(V2G)
technology,
enables
bidirectional
energy
flow
between
electric
vehicles
(EVs)
grid.
ESBs,
their
large
battery
capacities
predictable
schedules,
are
well-suited
support
stability
by
storing
surplus
renewable
during
periods
high
production
releasing
it
peak
demand.
research
review
draws
insights
from
Oakland
Yard
project
Zum
Services
Inc.,
first
fully
V2G
bus
yard
It
highlights
how
apart
reducing
GHG
improving
Key
findings
demonstrate
that
can
help
address
intermittency
sources,
reduce
reliance
fossil
fuel-based
peaker
plants,
provide
backup
power
emergencies.
also
discusses
economic
benefits
programs,
such
as
arbitrage
stabilization
revenue,
offset
operating
costs.
Despite
challenges,
need
advanced
infrastructure
regulatory
support,
this
emphasizes
importance
continued
innovation
policy
realize
technology
advancing
sustainable,
resilient,
equitable
system.
World Electric Vehicle Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 117 - 117
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
As
of
the
end
2024,
there
are
only
about
781
electric
vehicles
(EV)
on
streets
Kuwait,
ranking
it
at
0.03
percentile
total
car
population
and
as
country
with
lowest
EVitization
worldwide.
In
this
study,
we
explore
reasons
behind
ultra-low
adoption
rate
from
a
variety
standpoints:
1.
qualitative
perspective
based
deep
interviews
10
existing
EV
owners
in
Kuwait;
2.
marketing
capital
operational
expenses
by
gathering
latest
data
common
database
Kuwaiti
automobile
dealers;
3.
governmental
incentives
infrastructural
development;
4.
technical
how
EVs
perform
extreme
heat
conditions,
such
those
Kuwait.
From
these
four
perspectives,
gather
several
for
rate,
provide
possible
solutions
that
likely
to
increase
which
residents
replace
their
internal
combustion
engine
automobiles
and,
thus,
lower
carbon
footprint,
is
one
highest
world.
