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Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

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A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery, allowing it to operate on electric power alone for a certain distance before switching to gasoline or diesel fuel, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
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A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is a type of hybrid vehicle that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and a rechargeable battery, allowing it to operate on electric power alone for a certain distance before switching to gasoline or diesel fuel, thereby enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

Key research themes

1. How can charging infrastructure and storage system optimization enhance Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) adoption and grid integration?

This research theme investigates the design, optimization, and impact of charging infrastructures and storage systems dedicated to PHEVs. It aims to address challenges related to fast charging, grid reliability, energy cost minimization, and user convenience, which are critical for large-scale PHEV adoption and efficient electric grid operation.

Key finding: Proposes an approach combining PHEV charging demand modeling and technical-economic considerations to determine the optimal size of electrical storage systems (ESSs) at fast charging stations. The method minimizes combined... Read more
Key finding: Conceptualizes charger-travel network interactions to analyze the effectiveness of different charging locations (home, workplace, public) and charging speeds (Level 1, 2, and 3). Finds that home charging is most influential,... Read more
Key finding: Introduces an integrated SEPIC-Cuk converter topology combined with an energy management system for continuous and efficient charging of PHEV batteries using photovoltaic (PV) sources. The employment of a Chaotic Dragon Fly... Read more
Key finding: Develops a bidirectional AC/DC and DC/DC converter charger system capable of smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality for PHEVs. The charger facilitates energy flow back to the grid during peak loads, supports... Read more

2. How do driving cycles, powertrain configurations, and battery characteristics influence PHEV fuel efficiency and operational costs?

This research area focuses on quantifying and optimizing the real-world performance of PHEVs under varying driving conditions and configurations. It examines how battery capacity, powertrain design (series vs power-split), and control strategies affect fuel consumption, electric range, and cost trade-offs, providing actionable insights for improving PHEV design and energy management.

Key finding: Analyzes real-world driving data to evaluate two PHEV powertrain architectures—a power split for low-capacity batteries and series for high-capacity batteries—under various control strategies. Finds that all-electric range... Read more
Key finding: Presents an in-depth experimental evaluation of energy consumption segmented by engine mode (combustion vs electric) over 5,000 km in real-world driving. Quantifies average per-kilometer energy consumption values for both... Read more
Key finding: Introduces a genetic algorithm (GA)-based methodology for optimizing power split control parameters in plug-in parallel hybrid EVs across diverse driving cycles. This method approximates dynamic programming optimality but... Read more

3. What factors affect consumer preferences and adoption behaviors between Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)?

This theme explores consumer segmentation, preference heterogeneity, and socioeconomic factors that influence prospective buyers' inclination toward PHEVs versus BEVs. It provides empirical evidence on economic, environmental, and psychological drivers shaping market diffusion rates and informs targeted policy and marketing approaches.

Key finding: Using survey data from over 1,000 U.S. drivers, this study delineates distinct consumer profiles favoring PHEVs vs. BEVs. PHEV preference is strongly associated with perceived economic benefits such as fuel savings and... Read more
Key finding: Investigates Malaysian consumer acceptance of PHEVs and finds willingness to adopt contingent on cost parity with gasoline vehicles and government policy support (e.g., Green Tech 2010). Highlights diverse consumer... Read more

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