Smart Charging Infrastructures

Drive the future of sustainable mobility with this essential book, which offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary guide to the challenges and AI-driven innovations for developing smart, efficient electric vehicle charging solutions.

The shift to electric vehicles supports the global commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. However, crucial charging infrastructure is a key component for encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles. As a developing country, India is experiencing rapid urbanization, leading to higher vehicle ownership rates. With more vehicles on the road, the demand for charging infrastructure is growing, making smart chargers essential to efficiently manage and distribute electricity for electric vehicles. This book offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and innovations for electric vehicle charging solutions to expedite the transition to net-zero emissions. It focuses on the convergence of various technologies, including AI and deep and machine learning for smart charging systems. Through a multi-disciplinary approach and real-world case studies, this book will serve as an essential resource for innovators looking towards the future of green transportation.

A. Chitra, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at the Vellore Institute of Technology with more than 20 years of experience. She has published more than 63 papers in reputed journals and conferences, three patents, and three books. Her research areas include neural networks, induction motor drives, reliability analysis of multilevel inverters, and electric vehicles.

W. Razia Sultana, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at the Vellore Institute of Technology. She has published many papers in reputed journals. Her research interests include model predictive control of power converters, design and control of multilevel inverters, and control of power converters for electric vehicles.

V. Indragandhi, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at the Vellore Institute of Technology with more than 12 years of experience. She has authored one book, published more than 100 research articles in leading peer-reviewed international journals, and filed three patents. Her research focuses on renewable energy and power electronics.