Technologies for Energy Storage, Conversion, and Saving
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 92
Special Issue Editors
2. AVL Powertrain UK, The University of Warwick Coventry, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Interests: battery energy storage systems; electrification; powertrains; renewable energies
Interests: mechatronics; control & automation; artificial intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid growth of electrification in the automotive industry as a sustainable solution shows the essential need for advancements in energy storage, conversion, and efficiency technologies. This Special Issue aims to showcase recent research and breakthroughs in electric energy storage systems, energy conversion systems, and energy-saving methodologies that can drive electric vehicle performance, longevity, and sustainability. With an increasing demand for high-capacity, long-lasting, and safe energy storage solutions, battery technologies such as lithium-ion, solid-state, and second-life battery applications remain critical. Alongside these developments, innovations in thermal management, fast-charging infrastructure, and energy conversion processes play vital roles in optimizing EV efficiency and enhancing user experience. Furthermore, this Special Issue seeks to address the existing challenges envisaged with usage of sustainable powertrain and energy storage/conversion technologies which play vital roles toward zero carbon emission goals. In this Special Issue, the research articles relevant to the following topics are invited for submission:
- Novel battery technologies and advanced modelling techniques;
- Emerging fuel cell technologies and modelling approaches;
- Next-generation battery management systems (BMS);
- Innovations in battery thermal management systems (BTMS);
- Technologies for second-life battery applications;
- Novel electric drive units (EDUs) and sustainable powertrain technologies;
- Integration of energy storage systems in electric vehicles and smart grids;
- Fast-charging technologies for electric vehicles.
Dr. Farhad Salek
Dr. Aydin Azizi
Dr. Meisam Babaie
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electrification
- sustainable powertrain
- battery technology
- zero carbon
- fast charging
- fuel cell
- battery management systems
- second-life batteries
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