Abstract Information provision can mitigate the drawbacks of electric vehicle use. In this
paper, we elaborate an integrated Information Service (IS) for Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) …

Electric vehicles are seen as an option to reduce greenhouse emissions, directly related
with the electricity generation mix and with the time of charging due to the variations of the …

The study deals with the characteristics of smart charging of electric vehicles. The study
begins with the introduction of the engineering philosophy of electric vehicle system. Then …

This chapter discusses the problem of managing the charging process of a large fleet of
electric vehicles (EVs). First, the attention will be focused on the potential limitations in the …

This chapter aims to provide an overview of the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging and
discharging strategies in the electric power system and the smart cities, as well as an …

With serious concerns on global warming and energy crisis, there are plenty of motivations
for developing and commercializing plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). It is believed that …

Electric vehicles can be sustainable alternative in contrast to conventional fossil fuel
powered vehicles only if the green energy is used to power them. Without coordination …

The massive, uncontrolled charging of numerous electric vehicles from the grid will create
problems in the proper and reliable operation of the electricity networks. A very promising …

This PhD thesis is part of the Renault/Centrale Nantes chair on improving the performance
of electric vehicles (EV/PHEV). It is dedicated to the problem of the charging management of …

It is essential to establish smart and efficient charging strategies for electric vehicles, due to
the increase of their sales, and especially taking into account that many of these vehicles will …