A Survey of Wireless Charging Methods and Optimization Techniques of Electric Vehicles

¹ Faculty of Engineering, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
² Technical Institute of Babylon, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University (ATU), 51015, Babylon, Iraq

^* Corresponding author: Eng.zahraa.niema@uobabylon.edu.iq

Abstract

Since the 1990s, electric vehicles have been extensively utilized, with a focus on extending the life of storage systems, lowering costs, and providing flexible grid connectivity—a feature that is currently being studied. The substitution of alternative energy sources for conventional fuels has resulted in significant advancements in energy conservation and greenhouse gas emission reduction. Electric vehicle power sources are discovered in power plants. Traditionally, the power grid supplies the power plant with its electricity. A power plant that uses a hybrid solar-wind system can save more energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions more significantly. An overview of the latest wireless charging methods and optimization techniques is given in this article. Firstly, the essential characteristics of an electric car (EV), wireless charging techniques, and the type of charging system that is dependent on the location of the vehicle charging have been provided in detailed descriptions. After that, a few of the most common optimization techniques to determine the location and size of EV charging stations are presented. With a focus on its explicit application in electric vehicles, the paper provided researchers and scholars with an in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of WPT and its mechanism of operation.