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We consider a distribution grid used to charge electric vehicles such that voltage drops stay bounded. We model this as a class of resource-sharing networks, known as bandwidth-sharing networks in the communication network literature. We…
The increasing need for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the drive for green cities have promoted the use of electric vehicles due to their environmental benefits. In fact, countries have set their own targets and are offering…
Charging demands of electric vehicles (EVs) are sharply increasing due to the rapid development of EVs. Hence, reliable and convenient quick charge stations are required to respond to the needs of EV drivers. Due to the uncertainty of EV…
With the electrification of transportation, the rising uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) might stress distribution networks significantly, leaving their performance degraded and stability jeopardized. To accommodate these new loads…
We study Electric Vehicle (EV) charging from a scheduling perspective, aiming to minimize delays while respecting the grid constraints. A network of parking lots is considered, each with a given number of charging stations for electric…
Driven by the necessity to combat climate change, Electric Vehicles (EV) are being deployed to take advantage of their ability in reducing emissions generated by the transportation sector. This deployment has left the power grid vulnerable…
The problem of coordinating the charging of electric vehicles gains more importance as the number of such vehicles grows. In this paper, we develop a method for the training of controllers for the coordination of EV charging. In contrast to…
High renewable penetration has been witnessed in power systems, resulting in reduced system inertia and increasing requirements for frequency response services. Electric vehicles (EVs), owing to their vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, can…
As electric vehicles (EVs) become central to decarbonization efforts, the need for uninterrupted power supply in time-critical logistics, particularly in medical transportation, poses unique challenges for power systems integration.…
To implement controllable loads for frequency regulation in transmission networks in a practical way, the control scheme needs to be granulated down at least to subtransmission networks since loads in transmission networks are usually the…
After over a century of internal combustion engines ruling the transport sector, electric vehicles appear to be on the verge of gaining traction due to a slew of advantages, including lower operating costs and lower CO2 emissions. By using…
This paper presents a configurable, grid-aware Agent-Based Model (ABM) for the systematic analysis of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems under configurable infrastructure and operational conditions. The model integrates heterogeneous EV…
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been highly favoured as a future transportation mode in the transportation section in recent years. EVs have many advantages compared to traditional transportation, especially the environmental aspect. However,…
Pure electric vehicles (PEVs) are increasingly adopted to decarbonize the transport sector and mitigate global warming. However, the inadequate PEV charging infrastructure may hinder the further adoption of PEVs in the large-scale traffic…
Given the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide, and the ambitious targets set for the near future, the management of large EV fleets must be seen as a priority. Specifically, we study a scenario where EV charging is managed…
Currently, the utilization rate of public plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations is only 15%. During the other 85% of the time, the chargers are either idle or occupied by a fully charged PEV. Strategically switching a fully…
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to increase. As a consequence, more EVs will need charging, potentially causing not only congestion at charging stations, but also in the distribution grid. Our goal is to illustrate how…
Energy storage units (ESUs) including EVs and home batteries enable several attractive features of the modern smart grids such as effective demand response and reduced electric bills. However, uncoordinated charging of ESUs stresses the…
With the growing popularity of electric vehicles as a means of addressing climate change, concerns have emerged regarding their impact on electric grid management. As a result, predicting EV charging demand has become a timely and important…
Dynamic wireless charging (DWC) is an emerging technology that has the potential to reduce charging downtime and on-board battery size, particularly in heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs). However, its spatiotemporal, dynamic, high-power…