Advances in Wireless Power Transmission Techniques for Electric Vehicle Charging Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid evolution of electric vehicles (EVs) as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel-powered transportation necessitates equally innovative advancements in charging technologies. Wireless power transmission (WPT) techniques, leveraging electromagnetic fields to transfer power over distance without physical connectors, offer a promising solution to enhance the usability and adoption of EVs. This Special Issue focuses on the cutting-edge developments in WPT, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize EV charging by eliminating the need for plug-in cables, thus facilitating greater convenience and operational flexibility.

Despite significant advancements, WPT for EV charging faces several challenges including limited efficiency at high power levels, the need for precise alignment between the transmitter and receiver, safety concerns related to electromagnetic exposure, and the integration of WPT systems into diverse urban environments. Additionally, the dynamic nature of vehicle operation demands the development of fast and reliable control methods to adjust power transmission in real-time, ensuring efficiency and safety under varying conditions.

This Special Issue seeks to explore these issues in depth, presenting the latest research aimed at overcoming these barriers and enhancing the overall viability of wireless charging for electric vehicles. Key areas of interest include improving transmission range and efficiency, developing adaptive alignment systems, ensuring user and environmental safety, and integrating these technologies into smart urban infrastructures.

We invite original contributions that explore various dimensions of wireless charging technologies, including but not limited to the following:

• High-efficiency resonant converters;
• Innovations in transmitter and receiver coil configurations;
• Infrastructure requirements and integration challenges for dynamic WPT systems;
• Control strategies for power flow management;
• High-interoperability WPT systems;
• Integration with smart grid and renewable energy sources;
• Economic and environmental impact assessments;
• Environmental impact assessments of widespread adoption of wireless charging;
• Smart grid and IoT integration;
• Consumer behavior and adoption challenges.

This Special Issue will serve as a premier platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to disseminate their findings, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations that will drive forward the capabilities of wireless EV charging. By bridging technological research with practical implementations, we aim to address the challenges and leverage the opportunities within this dynamic field, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient automotive future.

Dr. Kaiwen Chen
Dr. Yao Wang
Dr. Heshou Wang
Dr. Wenzheng Xu
Prof. Dr. Eric Cheng
Dr. Yun Yang
Guest Editors

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• wireless power transmission (WPT)
• electric vehicle (EV) charging
• dynamic wireless charging
• smart grid integration
• efficiency optimization