Electric cars
In a breakthrough study, researchers from Southeast University in Nanjing, China, have developed an interactive framework for electric vehicles (EVs) to maintain data privacy while exchanging information with the power grid. The framework, based on federated learning, enables multiple charging stations to collaborate with multiple distribution transformer areas without compromising
Electric cars
Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have published a new study on the risks associated with thermal runaway in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The study reveals that thermal runaway poses a significant safety hazard, often leading to full-vehicle fires under real-world conditions. To mitigate this risk, the researchers developed
Electric cars
Research has proposed an economic dispatch strategy to optimize the economy of distribution networks (DN) with a large number of electric vehicles (EVs) connected. The strategy incorporates a data-driven uncertainty set into a two-stage robust optimization (TSRO) model to minimize planning and operational costs. The model has been tested on
Privacy
In a breakthrough study, researchers from Southeast University in Nanjing, China, have developed an interactive framework for electric vehicles (EVs) to maintain data privacy while exchanging information with the power grid. The framework, based on federated learning, enables multiple charging stations to collaborate with multiple distribution transformer areas without compromising
Electric cars
The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into transportation systems is accelerating the transition to electrified transportation, creating opportunities for EVs to serve as non-wires alternatives (NWAs) that reduce the need for conventional power system expansions. According to a new report, EVs can serve as NWAs by implementing virtual power lines
Electric cars
Research conducted by Guangxi University and published in the Ieee Transactions On Transportation Electrification has made significant strides in improving energy efficiency in electric vehicles with dual-motor systems. The study, which utilized a novel efficiency-differential reward function (DDPG-DE), demonstrated enhanced energy utilization and overall performance compared to traditional approaches. The
Electric cars
The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into transportation systems is accelerating the transition to electrified transportation, creating opportunities for EVs to serve as non-wires alternatives (NWAs) that reduce the need for conventional power system expansions. According to a new report, EVs can serve as NWAs by implementing virtual power lines
Automotive industry
General Motors is making significant cuts in the wake of the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles, which is expected to lead to a drop in sales. The company will lay off 2,420 workers indefinitely and temporarily as it reduces electric vehicle production. Despite
Electric cars
The 2025 International Forum on New Journey of Electric Vehicle Revolution brought together leading scholars, industry pioneers, and policy experts from around the world to discuss recent advances in electric mobility, powertrains, batteries, and hydrogen fuel cells, as well as electric vehicles' interaction with power grids and clouds. The
Automotive industry
As record vehicle sales boosted Tesla's revenue, the company reported a significant drop in profit, missing earnings expectations and disappointing investors. The automaker's third-quarter earnings surpassed Wall Street's projections, but its operating income and net income fell short of expectations. Tesla's CEO,
Mechanical engineering
Researchers at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang in Malang, Indonesia, have designed and simulated a monocoque composite chassis for electric motor vehicles. The study aimed to create a more efficient and safer chassis that could replace the conventional ladder frame. The researchers employed finite element analysis using Ansys Composite Pre-Post (ACP) to
Mechanical engineering
Researchers at East China Jiaotong University have developed a novel control method for distributed drive electric vehicles (DDEVs) equipped with four-wheel independent drive (4WID) systems. The study aimed to address the challenge of dynamic coupling between yaw rate and sideslip angle in Direct Yaw Moment Control (DYC) systems. The proposed
