Smart Microgrid-Integrated Dynamic Fast Charging Station

Saleh A. Ali･Volker Pickert (Newcastle University)･Mohammed A. Alharbi (Taibah University)･Handong Li (UCL)

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) faces critical challenges, including lengthy charging times and substantial infrastructure demands. The proposed Dynamic Fast Charging Station, functioning as a smart microgrid, addresses these barriers by enabling in-motion EV charging. Utilising renewable energy sources like wind and solar, this infrastructure can integrate capacitive and conductive charging technologies to support thousands of EVs daily while minimising grid dependency and environmental impact. This paper presents the system's specifications, economic viability, and sustainability advantages, comparing it with traditional charging methods. The Dynamic Fast Charging Station emerges as a breakthrough technology that advances EV adoption and aligns with global sustainability goals.

Modal Combination Past, Present, and Future by linkage with transportation modes with focusing on freight rail transportation

The role and share of trucks, ships, railways, and aircraft in logistics has changed due to the evolution of technology and the development of infrastructure. At a time when it is necessary to respond to global warming and the shrinking labor force, we will look from the past to the future on cooperation between transportation modes to provide sustainable logistics in cooperation with each mode of transportation rather than competition.

Research on a Method of Installing 450kW Electric Road System on Bus Rapid Transit

Hina Tamiya･Kazuki Shimamura (JARI)･Takamitsu Tajima (Honda R&D)

Nowadays, the number of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), which change abandoned railway lines to bus routes, have been increasing. This research investigated the optimization of infrastructure and buses when introducing the Electric Road System (ERS) to BRT using dedicated routes. As a result, it was found that it was possible to balance the battery capacity and the ERS installation section.

Feasibility Study of Onboard PV for Commercial Vehicle Application
-Estimation of the Onboard Effect of PV Systems for Small Delivery Van-

Shuai Pei･Jingxuan Peng･Kimiyoshi Kobayashi･Toshio Hirota･Yushi Kamiya (Waseda University)･Hidenori Mizuno･Takashi Oozeki (AIST)

A small electric delivery van equipped with a pyranometer underwent a long-term demonstration test in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, to measure vehicle electric consumption (EC) and solar irradiance. Based on the demonstration test results, simulation models were developed to analyze the unique operational characteristics of delivery vehicles. The analysis also considered the effects of solar altitude, temperature, and seasonal variations on EC and photovoltaic (PV) generation. Furthermore, the models evaluated the energy-saving benefits of incorporating a PV system, providing insights into the potential for enhanced energy efficiency and reduced emissions in delivery vehicle operations.