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10/07/2025

📈 Highly Cited in World Electric Vehicle Journal

A Study on Additive Manufacturing for Electromobility
By Dirk Schuhmann et al.
🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wU2Ra

This impactful review explores how additive manufacturing (AM) is reshaping electromobility—enabling the production of functionally integrated, lightweight, and energy-efficient components tailored to modern drivetrain requirements.

🔹 Highlights the role of AM in Industry 4.0
🔹 Discusses applications across EV, hybrid, and NRMM platforms
🔹 Evaluates advantages, current challenges, and future visions

An essential read for those working at the intersection of 3D printing, sustainable transport, and EV innovation.

Additive manufacturing (AM) offers the possibility to produce components in a resource-efficient and environmentally friendly way. AM can also be used to optimise the design of components in mechanical and physical terms. In this way, functionally integrated, lightweight, highly efficient, and innov...

10/07/2025

📢 Editor’s Choice | World Electric Vehicle Journal

Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission Electrified Aircraft Propulsion for Large Commercial Transport
By Hao Huang and Kaushik Rajashekara

Can electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) lead aviation toward net-zero GHG emissions by 2050?
This article maps the technological path forward—evaluating EAP's potential to reduce emissions across multiple engine innovation categories and fuel types, including SAF and green hydrogen.

🔹 Identifies key GHG emission metrics
🔹 Evaluates closed Brayton & Strayton cycles
🔹 Proposes integrative EAP solutions for next-gen engines

✈️ A must-read for those working at the intersection of aviation and climate innovation.
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Until recently, electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) technology development has been driven by the dual objectives of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and addressing the depletion of fossil fuels. However, the increasing severity of climate change, posing a significant threat to all life for...

09/07/2025

📢 Editor’s Choice | World Electric Vehicle Journal

Unlocking Grid Flexibility: Leveraging Mobility Patterns for Electric Vehicle Integration in Ancillary Services
By Corrado Maria Caminiti et al.

How can EVs support grid reliability and generate value beyond transport?
This insightful study from develops a spatial–temporal energy model using real-world traffic data to assess flexibility services in the Lombardy region.

Key highlights:
🚗 Based on 8.2 million daily trips
⚡️ Evaluates EV integration into primary & tertiary reserves
💰 Reveals potential for economic gains—especially for users aligned with grid needs

📖 Read it here: https://brnw.ch/21wU11M
🔍 Featured in the Special Issue Electric Vehicles in Smart Grids: Integration, Optimization, and Sustainability

The electrification of mobility has introduced considerable challenges to distribution networks due to varying demand patterns in both time and location. This underscores the need for adaptable tools to support strategic investments, grid reinforcement, and infrastructure deployment. In this context...

08/07/2025

🔧 Editor’s Choice !

Cloud-Enabled Reconfiguration of E/E Architectures for Modular EVs

by David Kraus et al. (KIT)
🚗 Cloud-based flexibility meets modular vehicle design.

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Modern mobility faces increasing challenges, like carbon-free transportation and the need for flexible transportation solutions. The U-Shift II project addresses these problems through a modular electric vehicle architecture, a drive unit (Driveboard) and a vehicle body (Capsule). This separation of...

07/07/2025

🔬 Highly Viewed in World Electric Vehicle Journal!

🚗 Modeling and Technical-Economic Analysis of a Hydrogen Transport Network for France
📍 By Daniel De Wolf et al.
📖 Read here https://brnw.ch/21wTXoL

Can decentralized hydrogen production reduce distribution costs in fueling fuel cell EVs across France by 2035? This study uses real-world demand modeling and optimization to find out.

👉 A featured article in the SI "Revolutionizing the Automotive Landscape: Fuel Cell Applications Powering the Future".

This work aims to study the technical and economical feasibility of a new hydrogen transport network by 2035 in France. The goal is to furnish charging stations for fuel cell electrical vehicles with hydrogen produced by electrolysis of water using low-carbon energy. Contrary to previous research wo...

07/07/2025

🥰 Most Cited & Viewed Papers in Last 12 months in WEVJ.

👋 Electric Vehicle Adoption: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Technological, Environmental, Organizational and Policy Impacts

✍️ https://brnw.ch/21wTWLG

04/07/2025

📈 Highly Viewed Article in World Electric Vehicle Journal (WEVJ)

“Data-Driven Modeling of Electric Vehicle Charging Sessions Based on Machine Learning Techniques” by Raymond O. Kene and Thomas O. Olwal explores how predictive modeling can help utilities and planners manage the rising electricity demand caused by EV adoption.

Highlights:
⚡ Analyzed real-world EV charging data
🤖 Applied ML models including neural networks, linear SVM, and fine tree regression
📊 Demonstrated accurate forecasting of EV energy consumption
🔌 Proposed a grid-constrained utility function to optimize load management

This work contributes to the future of smart, data-driven EV infrastructure.

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The increased demand for electricity is inevitable due to transport sector electrification. A major part of this demand is from electric vehicle (EV) charging on a large scale, which is now a growing concern for the grid power distribution system. The lack of insight into grid energy demand by EVs m...

04/07/2025

Notable Papers in the Field of Deep Learning Applied in Electric Vehicle

https://brnw.ch/21wTTxL

03/07/2025

🔎 Editor’s Choice | World Electric Vehicle Journal

📄 Development of a New Electric Vehicle Post-Crash Fire Safety Test in Korea
By Jeongmin In, Jaehong Ma, and Hongik Kim
📌 https://brnw.ch/21wTSj9

As EV adoption rises, so does the importance of post-crash fire safety. This study proposes a new safety test concept tailored for EVs—addressing real-world risks from both high-speed frontal collisions and low-speed impacts to battery packs.

This article is part of the Special Issue EVS37—International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (Seoul, Korea).

Recent fire incidents following electric vehicle (EV) collisions have been increasing rapidly in Korea, corresponding to the growing distribution of EVs. While the overall number of EV fires is lower compared to those involving internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, EV fires can lead to more sev...

02/07/2025

🚗 Highly Viewed in World Electric Vehicle Journal!

🌎 Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Strategy for Reducing Fuel Consumption and Emissions in Latin America
by Juan C. Castillo, Andrés F. Uribe, Juan E. Tibaquirá, Michael Giraldo & Manuela Idárraga

📊 How much can hybrid vehicles reshape Latin America’s transportation landscape?
This in-depth study models emission reductions, energy efficiency, and market projections through 2040 using Colombian fleet data.

🔑 Key insights:
✅ Full and plug-in hybrids could cut energy use by 33.8% by 2040
✅ Mild hybrids (MHEVs) show limited benefit in emissions reduction
✅ Accelerated adoption is essential for real environmental impact
✅ Combines Gompertz & logistic models for robust forecasting

This work supports evidence-based policy for a cleaner, more efficient future in emerging markets.

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The vehicle fleets in Latin America are increasingly incorporating hybrid electric vehicles due to the economic and non-economic incentives provided by governments aiming to reduce energy consumption and emissions in the transportation sector. However, the impacts of implementing hybrid vehicles rem...

01/07/2025

🔆 Editor’s Choice: A Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Battery Thermal Management Systems for Electric Vehicles 🔆

This insightful study by Michele Monticelli et al. compares the environmental impact of two Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS): the traditional active cold plate system vs. the innovative passive Loop Heat Pipe (LHP) system.

Key highlights:
⚡ The passive LHP system operates without external power or moving parts, significantly reducing energy use and emissions.
♻️ Using stainless steel instead of copper further cuts environmental impact by over 50%.
📉 The LHP design also reduces overall BTMS mass by nearly 10 kg, enhancing sustainability without sacrificing performance.

This research points to promising paths for greener, more efficient electric vehicle technologies.

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This study extends beyond conventional Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) research by conducting a Life Cycle Analysis comparing the environmental impacts of two technologies: a traditional active cold plate system and an innovative passive Loop Heat Pipe (LHP) system. While active cold plate ...

27/06/2025

🚗🔒 Highly Accessed Paper Alert!

Explore the future of connected vehicle security with this breakthrough study:

“Connected Vehicles Security: A Lightweight Machine Learning Model to Detect VANET Attacks” by Muawia A. Elsadig et al.

The authors introduce a cutting-edge, lightweight Random Forest model that achieves 99.8% accuracy in detecting VANET cyberattacks — outperforming existing methods with lower processing costs. This advancement is crucial for safer and smarter vehicular networks.

Discover how machine learning can protect the Internet of Vehicles from cyber threats!

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Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) aim to manage traffic, prevent accidents, and regulate various parts of traffic. However, owing to their nature, the security of VANETs remains a significant concern. This study provides insightful information regarding VANET vulnerabilities and attacks. It investi...