The challenge to fulfill electrical power requirements of advanced vehicles

Performance degradation of high-power lithium-ion cells—Electrochemistry of harvested electrodes

“…These cells have high energy density, excellent cycle life, wide operating temperature range, and long shelf life. Because of their relatively high-power densities, lithium-ion cells are also attractive as energy storage devices for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) [1]. These devices deliver and accept high-power pulses during vehicle acceleration (rapid discharge capability) and braking (rapid charging capability), respectively.…”

Vehicle-integrated Photovoltaic (ViPV) systems: Energy production, Diesel Equivalent, Payback Time; an assessment screening for trucks and busses

“…During vehicle operation, it can provide additional power for electronic control units, displays, actuators, heating, ventilation and air conditioning units and other electronic components such as 110 or 230VAC power converters, refrigerators and even microwaves. [4], [5] Moreover, when the vehicle is parked the excess electrical energy can be used to supply standby currents as well as ventilation systems to cool down the interior in hot climates. The latter can already be found as additional equipment in series cars.…”

Optimal Control Framework and Scheme for Integrating Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles into Grid

“…For the PHEV battery recharging system, the power electronics designed for PHEV battery charger were illustrated in [Evans et al, 2009] with the purpose to make the charging rate adjustable and bi-directional power transfers possible. PHEV battery charging load is considered as a desired control object in this framework since flexible power control is already available in battery charger [Anderman, 2004;Morcos et al, 2000;Guille and Gross, 2009]. Control architecture and communication infrastructure must be taken into account for incorporating each PHEV battery charging process.…”