Emerging Tech for EVs and HEVs

Full title—A Critical Review of Emerging Technologies for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Because of the enhancing discussions on environmental protection and energy utilization, development of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles (EVs/HEVs) has become a hot research topic. In the last few decades, there are numerous technologies developed for EV/HEV applications, while a comprehensive review of these emerging technologies is of high paramount. In this paper, the key research topics in area of EVs/HEVs, namely electrical machines, electrochemical energy sources, wireless charging infrastructure, and latest EV/HEV models, are covered. This paper aims to consolidate the key emerging technologies in this field and provide the readers a blueprint to begin their own journeys.

Full Article: IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology (Early Access)