New Journey of Energy and Electric Vehicle Revolutions-Infinities Possibilities in the Science World: In Honor of Prof. Dr. C.C. Chan’s 90th Birthday

A special issue of World Electric Vehicle Journal (ISSN 2032-6653).

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School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 15000, China
Interests: power electronics technology and applications; electric drive automation system; information network appliance and its intelligent control technology; lighting electronic technology; grid quality control technology; AC servo motor system
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Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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School of Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
Interests: design and analysis of permanent magnet machines; variable speed motor drives for electric vehicles; wind power generator system and control
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School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD, UK
Interests: multi-physical design of electrical machines; parameter estimation of permanent magnet machines
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Dear Colleagues,

The world is progressing towards electrification and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in an era of digital economy and artificial intelligence. The generation and utilization of energy, particularly renewable energy, entail electrification, such as electrified transportation, including electric vehicles, trains, ships, aircrafts, etc., which is vital for achieving the goal of net-zero emissions.

Professor C. C. Chan is a pioneer of electric vehicles and smart energy. He is the Founding & Rotating President of the World Electric Vehicle Association. He has made collective impacts and integrated contributions to research and development, policy, industry, markets, and finance, and the promotion of international collaboration for the advancement of science and technology. Consequently, he has been named Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering U.K., Honorary Fellow of Hungarian Academy of Engineering, Fellow of Ukraine Academy of Engineering Sciences, Founding Academician of World Digital Technology Academy, Fellow and Senior Advisor of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, Life Fellow of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), and Honorary Fellow & Past President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. He has also received numerous prestigious awards, including the Prince Philip Medal of the Royal Academy of Engineering U.K. and the Gold Bauhinia Star of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, among others.

To celebrate Professor Chan’s outstanding life achievements, we are organizing this Special Issue, titled “New Journey of Energy and Electric Vehicle Revolutions-Infinities Possibilities in the Science World”, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Prospective authors are invited to submit the original contributions that include, but are not limited to, the following topics of interest:

  • Engineering philosophy;
  • Integration of the human world, the cyber world, and the physical world;
  • Integration of energy, information, transportation, and humanity;
  • Integration of smart vehicles, smart transportation, smart cities, and smart society;
  • Powertrain integration technology;
  • New battery technology;
  • Charging technology and V2X;
  • Advanced traction control strategies;
  • Emerging new and novel electrical machine technologies and topologies for electrified transportation;
  • Advanced electric drive control strategies;
  • Advanced modelling and analysis techniques;
  • Novel multi-objective and multi-physics component and system design optimization;
  • Advanced manufacturing techniques including addictive manufacturing;
  • Advanced cooling techniques, thermal analysis and management;
  • Acoustic noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) analysis and reduction;
  • Artificial intelligence engine;
  • Smart energy;
  • Micro grid;
  • Intelligent connected vehicles.

Technical survey and review papers are highly encouraged for submission and possible publication in this joint Special Issue, titled “New Journey of Energy and Electric Vehicle Revolutions-Infinities Possibilities in the Science World”, published in Energies and World Electric Vehicle Journal.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Energies.

Prof. Dr. Ziqiang Zhu
Prof. Dr. Kwok Tong Chau
Prof. Dr. Dianguo Xu
Prof. Dr. Zhengming Zhao
Prof. Dr. Ming Cheng
Dr. Dawei Liang

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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence engine
  • battery
  • battery charging
  • direct torque control
  • electric drives
  • electric vehicles
  • electrical machines
  • field oriented control
  • induction machines
  • information technology
  • integration of energy
  • intelligent connected vehicles
  • micro grid
  • model reference control
  • modern control theory
  • optimization
  • permanent magnet
  • permanent magnet machines
  • powertrains
  • renewable energy
  • sensorless control
  • smart energy
  • switched reluctance machines
  • synchronous machines
  • traction control
  • transportation and humanity
  • vector control

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Comparative Study of Dual-Rotor Permanent Magnet Machines with Series and Parallel Magnetic Circuits
by Zhitong Ran, Zi-Qiang Zhu and Dawei Liang
World Electr. Veh. J. 2025, 16(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj16010012 - 28 Dec 2024
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This paper compares the electromagnetic performances of radial-flux, dual-rotor, permanent magnet (DRPM) machines with series (S) and parallel (P) magnetic circuits for two rotors, i.e., SDRPM and PDRPM, accounting for different slot/pole number combinations, stator winding configurations, and machine sizes. The machines are [...] Read more.
This paper compares the electromagnetic performances of radial-flux, dual-rotor, permanent magnet (DRPM) machines with series (S) and parallel (P) magnetic circuits for two rotors, i.e., SDRPM and PDRPM, accounting for different slot/pole number combinations, stator winding configurations, and machine sizes. The machines are optimized using the finite element analysis (FEA) based on the genetic algorithm. It shows that the PDRPM machine with the tooth coil (TC) configuration has the highest permanent magnet (PM) utilisation compared to the PDRPM with toroidal winding (TW) configuration and the SDRPM machine with the TC configuration under different slot/pole number combinations. The scaling effects of the machine size on the torque have been investigated. The TW-PDRPM machine is suitable for large-radius and short-axial length applications due to the short end-winding length of the TW configuration, while the TC-PDRPM is better for small-radius and long-axial length applications. The TC-SDRPM performs well when both the machine outer radius and axial length increase. Finally, the TC-SDRPM and TW-PDRPM machines are prototyped and validated experimentally. Full article
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Critical Review of Wireless Charging Technologies for Electric Vehicles
by Zhiwei Xue, Wei Liu, Chang Liu and K. T. Chau
World Electr. Veh. J. 2025, 16(2), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj16020065 - 22 Jan 2025
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As the world transitions towards sustainable transportation, the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has become imperative. Wireless power transfer (WPT) technology presents a promising solution to enhance the convenience and efficiency of EV charging while alleviating the challenges associated with traditional wired systems. [...] Read more.
As the world transitions towards sustainable transportation, the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has become imperative. Wireless power transfer (WPT) technology presents a promising solution to enhance the convenience and efficiency of EV charging while alleviating the challenges associated with traditional wired systems. This paper conducts an in-depth exploration of WPT technologies for EVs, focusing on their theoretical foundations, practical implementation, optimization strategies, development trends, and limitations. The theoretical principles of wireless charging are first elucidated, categorizing them into near-field methods, such as inductive and capacitive charging, and far-field methods, including microwave and laser-based charging. A comparative analysis reveals the advantages and limitations inherent to each technology. The implementation section examines various charging strategies, encompassing stationary, dynamic, and quasi-dynamic wireless charging, assessing their feasibility and effectiveness in practical applications. Furthermore, optimization techniques aimed at enhancing WPT system performance are examined in depth, with particular emphasis on coil structure optimizations, anti-misalignment solutions, compensation topology optimizations, modulation strategy optimizations, and parameter identifications. The discussion section outlines current development trends in wireless charging technologies for EVs, highlighting the limitations that hinder the widespread adoption of wireless charging technologies in the EV market. Finally, potential research directions and the implications of wireless charging technology on the development of EVs are summarized. This critical review aims to provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners dedicated to advancing the field of wireless charging for EVs. Full article
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