A comprehensive review of the incorporation of electric vehicles and renewable energy distributed generation regarding smart grids

M Ntombela, K Musasa, K Moloi - World Electric Vehicle Journal, 2023 - mdpi.com
Power grids of the future will likely incorporate more renewable energy distributed
generation (REDG), also known as alternative energy systems. REDG units are increasingly …

Energy-saving speed profile planning for a connected and automated electric bus considering motor characteristic

J Ji, Y Bie, H Shi, L Wang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Speed profiles play an important impact on the operational energy consumption of electric
buses (EBs). In this study, an eco-driving method is proposed for a connected and …

Vehicle and charging scheduling of electric bus fleets: A comprehensive review

L Zhang, Y Han, J Peng, Y Wang - Journal of Intelligent and …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Transit electrification has emerged as an unstoppable force, driven by the considerable
environmental benefits it offers. However, the adoption of battery electric buses is still …

An efficient pavement distress detection scheme through drone–ground vehicle coordination

Y Zhao, W Zhang, Y Yang, H Sun, L Wang - Transportation research part A …, 2024 - Elsevier
Efficient road maintenance is imperative for infrastructure longevity and safety. Conventional
ground vehicle-based methods for detecting pavement distress, however, encounter …

Routing and charging optimization for electric bus operations

W Zhang, J Liu, K Wang, L Wang - Transportation Research Part E …, 2024 - Elsevier
The transition to alternative energy sources and the adoption of on-demand operating
modes in urban bus systems are crucial steps towards reducing carbon footprints and …

On the role of time‐of‐use electricity price in charge scheduling for electric bus fleets

L Zhang, Y Wang, W Gu, Y Han… - Computer‐Aided Civil …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
As electric buses become increasingly popular, it is imperative to optimize the schedules of
electric buses with explicit consideration of their charging requirements. Unfortunately …

Optimizing electric vehicle operations for a smart environment: a comprehensive review

M Tarafdar-Hagh, K Taghizad-Tavana… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The transportation sector is one of the main contributors to the emission of greenhouse
gases globally, and the electrification of this sector can significantly reduce the emission of …

Optimal Vehicle Scheduling and Charging Infrastructure Planning for Autonomous Modular Transit System

A Chang, Y Cong, C Wang, Y Bie - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Prioritizing the development of public transport is an effective way to improve the
sustainability of the transport system. In recent years, bus passenger flow has been …

Exploring the design of reward functions in deep reinforcement learning-based vehicle velocity control algorithms

Y He, Y Liu, L Yang, X Qu - Transportation Letters, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The application of deep reinforcement learning (DRL) techniques in intelligent transportation
systems garners significant attention. In this field, reward function design is a crucial factor …

On the planning of zone-based electric on-demand minibus

T Wang, J Guo, W Zhang, K Wang, X Qu - Transportation Research Part E …, 2024 - Elsevier
An on-demand transportation system can enhance traffic efficiency through its flexible
services. In this study, we introduce a planning problem for an on-demand electric minibus …