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A Comprehensive Review of Power Converters for E-Mobility

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  • Armel Asongu Nkembi

    (Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy)

  • Paolo Cova

    (Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy)

  • Emilio Sacchi

    (Poseico S.p.A., 16153 Genova, Italy)

  • Emanuele Coraggioso

    (Poseico S.p.A., 16153 Genova, Italy)

  • Nicola Delmonte

    (Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy)

Abstract

The penetration of electric vehicles is becoming more and more widespread and recently electric buses and trains are fetching the attention of researchers and developers. In this review, we examine the charging systems applied to the fast charging of electric vehicles and buses as well as the charging strategies, mainly applied to electric buses. We also briefly delve into power topologies for a more electrified railway system where we discuss their different supply systems as well as their motor drive systems. Problems and charge challenges for electric buses and trains are discussed too.

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  • Armel Asongu Nkembi & Paolo Cova & Emilio Sacchi & Emanuele Coraggioso & Nicola Delmonte, 2023. "A Comprehensive Review of Power Converters for E-Mobility," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-28, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:4:p:1888-:d:1068047
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