Technology Development of Electric Vehicles: A Review

Xiaoli Sun, Zhengguo Li, Xiaolin Wang and Chengjiang Li
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Xiaoli Sun: School of Automobile and Transportation, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
Zhengguo Li: School of Automobile and Transportation, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
Xiaolin Wang: School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart TAS 7005, Australia
Chengjiang Li: School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Hobart TAS 7005, Australia

Energies, 2019, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-29

Abstract: To reduce the dependence on oil and environmental pollution, the development of electric vehicles has been accelerated in many countries. The implementation of EVs, especially battery electric vehicles, is considered a solution to the energy crisis and environmental issues. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the technical development of EVs and emerging technologies for their future application. Key technologies regarding batteries, charging technology, electric motors and control, and charging infrastructure of EVs are summarized. This paper also highlights the technical challenges and emerging technologies for the improvement of efficiency, reliability, and safety of EVs in the coming stages as another contribution.

Keywords: battery electric vehicles; batteries; charging technology; electrical motor and control; charging infrastructure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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