Smart Charging and Innovation in EV Batteries Driving European E-Mobility
Singh, Vijay (2024)
2024
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The substantial growth in the EV market has reached a tipping point, indicating that the development of EVs will continue to grow. However, the EU has started facing unparalleled challenges with its dependence on energy imports and scarcity of raw materials, the two key elements discussed in this study that will support EV development in the EU. The EU has set ambitious goals in developing the energy and e-mobility sector and has provided supporting frameworks such as The European Green Deal and Fit for 55 in assisting a smooth transition to achieve such goals within the time frame.
This study aims to spread awareness among its readers of the challenges and opportunities smart charging brings while also discussing bypassing the limitations of lithium-ion batteries and providing evidence supporting that advancement in both can successfully transform the EU’s e-mobility sector while benefiting from each other.
The study is approached by qualitative methodology in investigating, collecting, identifying, and cross-checking the resources used throughout the study for smart charging and lithium-ion batteries while it heavily relies on the use of secondary data. A case study regarding consumer vehicle choices in the EU and a SWOT analysis is applied to strengthen the different perspectives concerning smart charging.
It is to conclude that, smart charging and innovative battery solutions hold great potential but weaknesses that require attention to ensure the benefits are claimed to the fullest. Together when aligned with the EU development goals and driven by a motivation for bringing a revolutionary change, both key elements play a crucial role in providing a resilient e-mobility infrastructure by reducing the charging time, enhancing energy density and range, cyclic stability and durability of batteries, improving customer experience, resource availability in the EU, and environmental impact. Ultimately, allowing the EU to become more sustainable by developing an integrated energy system while ceasing the production of ICEs by 2035 and achieving the Net Zero target by 2050.
This study aims to spread awareness among its readers of the challenges and opportunities smart charging brings while also discussing bypassing the limitations of lithium-ion batteries and providing evidence supporting that advancement in both can successfully transform the EU’s e-mobility sector while benefiting from each other.
The study is approached by qualitative methodology in investigating, collecting, identifying, and cross-checking the resources used throughout the study for smart charging and lithium-ion batteries while it heavily relies on the use of secondary data. A case study regarding consumer vehicle choices in the EU and a SWOT analysis is applied to strengthen the different perspectives concerning smart charging.
It is to conclude that, smart charging and innovative battery solutions hold great potential but weaknesses that require attention to ensure the benefits are claimed to the fullest. Together when aligned with the EU development goals and driven by a motivation for bringing a revolutionary change, both key elements play a crucial role in providing a resilient e-mobility infrastructure by reducing the charging time, enhancing energy density and range, cyclic stability and durability of batteries, improving customer experience, resource availability in the EU, and environmental impact. Ultimately, allowing the EU to become more sustainable by developing an integrated energy system while ceasing the production of ICEs by 2035 and achieving the Net Zero target by 2050.