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Concept

electric vehicles

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15.1K

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912.8K

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34.1K

Authors

4.8K

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About

Electric vehicles is a prominent interdisciplinary research domain concerned with the design, development, performance, and societal integration of vehicles propelled primarily or entirely by electric motors. This field investigates the technological, economic, environmental, and infrastructural aspects necessary for their widespread adoption and optimization. It encompasses research into battery technologies, power electronics, motor design, charging infrastructure, grid integration, energy efficiency, lifecycle assessment, user behavior, policy frameworks, and market dynamics. Key characteristics include its rapid technological evolution, strong links to renewable energy systems, focus on reducing carbon emissions, and complex interplay between engineering and socioeconomic factors. Its significance lies in its critical role in the global transition towards sustainable transportation, addressing climate change, and advancing energy technology.

Top Authors

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JV

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

AE

McMaster University

MO

Tsinghua University

ZW

Beijing Institute of Technology

RX

Beijing Institute of Technology

Top Institutions

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Tsinghua University

Beijing, China

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Canada