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In the framework of the diversification of the electric vehicle charging standards, the configurable modular multilevel converters (CMMC) have been found as one of the best concepts for a universal and flexible charging system. It is foreseen that they inc ...

2015

An optimization framework for the development of efficient one-way car-sharing systems

Nikolaos Geroliminis, Burak Boyaci, Konstantinos Zografos

Electric vehicle-sharing systems have been introduced to a number of cities as a means of increasing mobility, reducing congestion, and pollution. Electric vehicle-sharing systems can offer one or two-way services. One-way systems provide more flexibility ...

Elsevier2015

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We propose a behaviorally sound model capable of simulating choice set generation for car renewal. It appears at an upper layer of a choice model of a new car. Our model sheds light on potential latent demand for electric cars. We develop a hierarchical la ...

2015

In order to make electric vehicles more and more attractive, it is essential to improve the range flow rate1 under limited charging infrastructures. Therefore, a universal input and high power electric energy conversion will impose new requirements on powe ...

2015

Optimizing EV driving-recharge time ratio a under limited grid connection

Alfred Rufer, Hardi Hõimoja

An evident issue for electric vehicle (EV) is the limited average speed while driving long distances. This paper will provide a better understanding of EV requirements in order to make the electric vehicles more compatible for long distance driving. Batter ...

2014

Configurable Modular Multilevel Converter (CMMC) for a universal and flexible integrated charging system

Alfred Rufer, Rosa Martel Danoary Tsirinomeny

Electric Vehicle (EV) owners are confronted by the limited compatibility of available charging infrastructures. Therefore, this paper is focused on presenting a Configurable Modular Multilevel Converter (CMMC) for a universal and flexible integrated chargi ...

2014

Advanced Automotive System based on Modular Multilevel Converter

Rosa Martel Danoary Tsirinomeny

Battery packs in recent electric vehicles (EVs) have high energy and high power densities which exerts a strong thermal stress upon them. This means that the individual battery cells are more prone to decline away and eventually fail early because of an ex ...

2014

Modular multilevel battery packaging for a universal and flexible EVs charging system

Rosa Martel Danoary Tsirinomeny

Electric Vehicles (EVs) carmakers are heavily confronted by the limited fault ride-through capabilities of actual EVs battery packs. Therefore, this paper introduces a new method of EVs battery packaging based on modular multilevel battery modules as well ...

2014

Environomic design of vehicle energy systems for optimal mobility service

François Maréchal, Zlatina Kirilova Dimitrova

The main design criteria for the modern sustainable development of vehicle powertrains are the high energy efficiency of the conversion system, the competitive cost and the lowest possible environmental impacts. An innovative decision making methodology, u ...

Elsevier2014

Forecasting the demand for electric vehicles: accounting for attitudes and perceptions

Michel Bierlaire, Michaël Clément Louis Ghislain Thémans, Aurélie Glerum, Lidija Stankovikj

In the context of the arrival of electric vehicles on the car market, new mathematical models are needed to understand and predict the impact on the market shares. This research provides a comprehensive methodology to forecast the demand of a technology wh ...

Informs2014