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Sustainable plug-in electric vehicle integration into power systems
- Hongcai Zhang ORCID:orcid.org/0000-0002-8294-64191,
- Xiaosong Hu ORCID:orcid.org/0000-0002-2769-41832,
- Zechun Hu3 &
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- Scott J. Moura ORCID:orcid.org/0000-0002-6393-43754
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Abstract
Integrating plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) into the power and transport sectors can help to reduce global CO2 emissions. This synergy can be achieved with advances in battery technology, charging infrastructures, power grids and their interaction with the environment. In this Review, we survey the latest research trends and technologies for sustainable PEV–power system integration. We first provide the rationale behind addressing the requirements for such integration, followed by an overview of strategies for planning PEV charging infrastructures. Next, we introduce smart PEV charging and discharging technologies for cost-efficient and safe power system operations. We then discuss how PEVs can help to promote clean energy adoption and decarbonize the interconnected power and transport systems. Finally, we outline remaining challenges and provide a forward-looking road map for the sustainable integration of PEVs into power systems.
Key points
Coupling plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) to the power and transport sectors is key to global decarbonization.
Effective synergy of power and transport systems can be achieved with advances in battery technology, charging infrastructures, power grids and their interaction with the environment.
Planning PEV charging infrastructures should support the active interaction of PEVs with the power grid and zero-emissions power generation.
Advanced optimization and control technologies are in need to fully exploit large-scale PEV flexibility in interconnected power and transport.
Innovative financial incentives are required to leverage the benefits of PEVs while coordinating the interests of different stakeholders.
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H.Z. discloses support for the research of this work from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (grant number 52007200). X.H. discloses support for the research of this work from the NSFC (grant number 52111530194) and the Basic Research Funds for Central Universities (grant number 2022CDJDX-006). Z.H. discloses support for the research of this work from the National Key Research and Development Program of China (grant number 2022YFB2403900).
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Zhang, H., Hu, X., Hu, Z.et al. Sustainable plug-in electric vehicle integration into power systems.Nat Rev Electr Eng1, 35–52 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44287-023-00004-7
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