A Review on Electric Vehicles: Technologies and Challenges

Sanguesa, J.A. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Torres-Sanz, V. ; Garrido, P. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Martinez, F.J. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Marquez-Barja, J.M.

Resumen: Electric Vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum due to several factors, including the price reduction as well as the climate and environmental awareness. This paper reviews the advances of EVs regarding battery technology trends, charging methods, as well as new research challenges and open opportunities. More specifically, an analysis of the worldwide market situation of EVs and their future prospects is carried out. Given that one of the fundamental aspects in EVs is the battery, the paper presents a thorough review of the battery technologies-from the Lead-acid batteries to the Lithium-ion. Moreover, we review the different standards that are available for EVs charging process, as well as the power control and battery energy management proposals. Finally, we conclude our work by presenting our vision about what is expected in the near future within this field, as well as the research aspects that are still open for both industry and academic communities.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.3390/smartcities4010022

Año: 2021

Publicado en: Smart cities 4, 1 (2021), 372-404
ISSN: 2624-6511

Factor impacto CITESCORE: 5.5 - Engineering (Q1) - Social Sciences (Q1) - Computer Science (Q2)

Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA-FSE/T40-20D
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/H2020/857237/EU/Interoperable Solutions Connecting Smart Homes, Buildings and Grids/InterConnect
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MICINN/RTI2018-096384-B-100

Tipo y forma: Artículo (Versión definitiva)

Área (Departamento): Área Arquit.Tecnología Comput. (Dpto. Informát.Ingenie.Sistms.)
Área (Departamento): Área Lenguajes y Sistemas Inf. (Dpto. Informát.Ingenie.Sistms.)