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View article: The Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Measurements Using Low‐Cost Sensors: A Study of Sensor Positioning and Ventilation Strategies in Classrooms
The Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Measurements Using Low‐Cost Sensors: A Study of Sensor Positioning and Ventilation Strategies in Classrooms Open
The COVID‐19 emergency evidenced the value of keeping indoor spaces properly ventilated, which increased the interest in CO 2 loggers. However, when monitoring, many significant variables are often overlooked, such as sensor specifications…
View article: Data-Driven State of Health and Functionality Estimation for Electric Vehicle Batteries Based on Partial Charge Health Indicators
Data-Driven State of Health and Functionality Estimation for Electric Vehicle Batteries Based on Partial Charge Health Indicators Open
Effective Electric Vehicle (EV) operation relies on robust State of Health (SoH) estimation algorithms, key for informed battery management. Various algorithms have been proposed to estimate degradation, often depending on full charge segm…
View article: Educational environments’ energy demand optimization based on indoor CO2 concentration and temperature: Together better than separately
Educational environments’ energy demand optimization based on indoor CO2 concentration and temperature: Together better than separately Open
Although optimization tools have been widely used to both minimize and control the energy consumption of buildings maintaining thermal comfort, the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic showed the relevance of considering the indoor air…
View article: Barriers to Electrification: Analyzing Critical Delays and Pathways Forward
Barriers to Electrification: Analyzing Critical Delays and Pathways Forward Open
This paper extensively explores the intricate nuances surrounding the delayed transition to new business models for electric vehicles. While there is commendable clarity regarding stakeholders, model possibilities, emission-reduction strat…
View article: Quantifying the Impact of Battery Degradation in Electric Vehicle Driving through Key Performance Indicators
Quantifying the Impact of Battery Degradation in Electric Vehicle Driving through Key Performance Indicators Open
As the Electric Vehicle market grows, understanding the implications of battery degradation on the driving experience is key to fostering trust among users and improving End of Life estimations. This study analyses various road types, char…
View article: Critical Review on the Sustainability of Electric Vehicles: Addressing Challenges without Interfering in Market Trends
Critical Review on the Sustainability of Electric Vehicles: Addressing Challenges without Interfering in Market Trends Open
The primary focus in electrifying the transportation sector should be sustainability. This can be effectively attained through the application of the seven eco-efficiency principles, which constitute the global standard for assessing the s…
View article: Limitations of the State of Health and Health Indicators for Electric Vehicle Batteries
Limitations of the State of Health and Health Indicators for Electric Vehicle Batteries Open
Estimating the State of Health of Electric Vehicle batteries is a crucial yet challenging task. Various Health Indicators have been proposed to assess degradation, yet several of them may not be obtainable under normal operation. Additiona…
View article: Circular Economy-Based Alternatives beyond Second-Life Applications: Maximizing the Electric Vehicle Battery First Life
Circular Economy-Based Alternatives beyond Second-Life Applications: Maximizing the Electric Vehicle Battery First Life Open
Electric vehicle battery second-life applications are gaining attention as a way to minimize the environmental impact and increase economic profits. However, the demand for stationary energy storage is expected to be saturated in the near …
View article: End of Electric Vehicle Batteries: Reuse vs. Recycle
End of Electric Vehicle Batteries: Reuse vs. Recycle Open
It is a fact that electric vehicles (EVs) are beneficial for climate protection. However, the current challenge is to decide on whether to reuse an EV battery or to recycle it after its first use. This paper theoretically investigates thes…
View article: Analysis of the Future of Mobility: The Battery Electric Vehicle Seems Just a Transitory Alternative
Analysis of the Future of Mobility: The Battery Electric Vehicle Seems Just a Transitory Alternative Open
It is, undoubtedly, a widespread belief that the electric vehicle (EV) is considered sustainable. However, in the manufacturing and retirement phases, EVs do not appear to be as sustainable as internal combustion vehicles (ICVs) and during…
View article: CO2 Concentrations and Thermal Comfort Analysis at Onsite and Online Educational Environments
CO2 Concentrations and Thermal Comfort Analysis at Onsite and Online Educational Environments Open
In building areas with high occupancy, such as classrooms, transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 are increased when indoor air quality is deficient. Under this scenario, universities have adopted ventilation measures to mitigate contagious env…
View article: Redefining the EV Battery End of Life: Internal Resistance Related Limitations
Redefining the EV Battery End of Life: Internal Resistance Related Limitations Open
<p>Currently Electric Vehicle batteries are considered to reach the End of Life once their State of Health reaches 70-80%. However, notions of circular economy suggest that the battery first-life should be extended as much as possibl…
View article: Electric Vehicle Battery Health Expected at End of Life in the Upcoming Years Based on UK Data
Electric Vehicle Battery Health Expected at End of Life in the Upcoming Years Based on UK Data Open
Second-life businesses from Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries are gaining attention considering that these batteries are deemed as inappropriate for transport purposes once they reach 80 or 70% of State of Health (SoH). However, the limited …
View article: Dual Extended Kalman Filter for State of Charge Estimation of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Dual Extended Kalman Filter for State of Charge Estimation of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Open
Lithium-Sulfur is a promising technology for the next generation of batteries and research efforts for early-stage prototype implementation increased in recent years. For the development of a suitable Battery Management System, a state est…
View article: Battery dismantling centre in Europe: A centralized vs decentralized analysis
Battery dismantling centre in Europe: A centralized vs decentralized analysis Open
At end-of-life, the battery of electric vehicles (EVs) must be properly managed at dedicated facilities to maximize reuse and recycling. Therefore, transportation entails major challenges, as they are not only heavy and big parts but are a…
View article: High-Capacity Cells and Batteries for Electric Vehicles
High-Capacity Cells and Batteries for Electric Vehicles Open
The automotive sector is rapidly accelerating its transformation towards electric mobility, and electric vehicle (EV) sales have been increasing year after year since the beginning of the decade [...]
View article: Tackling Energy Poverty through Collective Advisory Assemblies and Electricity and Comfort Monitoring Campaigns
Tackling Energy Poverty through Collective Advisory Assemblies and Electricity and Comfort Monitoring Campaigns Open
The present work aims to describe and analyze the results of the interventions carried out in the Barcelona pilot site of the EmpowerMed project. The overall objective of EmpowerMed is to tackle energy poverty and to help improve the healt…
View article: End of Electric Vehicle Batteries: Reuse vs. Recycle
End of Electric Vehicle Batteries: Reuse vs. Recycle Open
It is a fact that electric vehicles (EVs) are beneficial for climate protection. However, the current challenge is to decide on whether to reuse an EV battery or to recycle it after its first use. This paper theoretically investigates thes…
View article: Adaptive Volt-Var Control Algorithm to Grid Strength and PV Inverter Characteristics
Adaptive Volt-Var Control Algorithm to Grid Strength and PV Inverter Characteristics Open
The high-penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) in low voltage distribution grids, mainly photovoltaics (PV), might lead to overvoltage in the point of common coupling, thus, limiting the entrance of renewable sources to fulfill…
View article: Adaptive Volt-VAr Control Algorithm to Grid Strength and PV Inverter Characteristics
Adaptive Volt-VAr Control Algorithm to Grid Strength and PV Inverter Characteristics Open
High-penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) in low voltage distribution grids, mainly photovoltaics (PV), might lead to overvoltage in the point of common coupling. Volt-VAr is one of the common control functions for DER power c…
View article: Smart Meters Tackling Energy Poverty Mitigation: Uses, Risks and Approaches
Smart Meters Tackling Energy Poverty Mitigation: Uses, Risks and Approaches Open
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