The involvement of electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing over the past few years due to
several factors including the increasing emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), depletion of fossil …

Despite fast technological advances, world-wide adaption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
is still hampered—mainly by limited driving ranges and high charging times. Reducing the …

In the recent years, lithium-ion batteries have become the battery technology of choice for
portable devices, electric vehicles and grid storage. While increasing numbers of car …

The battery technology literature is reviewed, with an emphasis on key elements that limit
extreme fast charging. Key gaps in existing elements of the technology are presented as …

The environmental concerns and reduction in fossil fuels have become a major concern due
to which a large number of electric and hybrid vehicles are being built to minimize the …

Mobile robots can perform tasks on the move, including exploring terrain, discovering
landmark features, or moving a load from one place to another. This group of robots is …

The suitability of an energy source for automotive application is determined by its gravimetric
and volumetric energy density, portability, and safety characteristics. Hydrocarbon fuels …

Low temperature charging is a major challenge for lithium-ion batteries, since it could lead to
dramatic performance degradation and potential safety issues. A pre-heating process is …

Different battery chemistries fit different applications, and certain battery types stand out as
preferable for stationary storage in off-grid systems. Rechargeable batteries have widely …

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have been competitive in Electric Vehicles (EVs) due to their
high energy density and long lifetime. However, there are still issues, which have to be …