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On The Convergence Of Transportation And Power Systems In Smart And Connected Communities, Kevin A. Melendez
On The Convergence Of Transportation And Power Systems In Smart And Connected Communities, Kevin A. Melendez
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Even though the total number of light-duty vehicles in the U.S. is expected to increase by 2030, total fuel consumption is expected to significantly decrease in the same timeframe. This contradictory behavior is in part explained by the increasing utilization of electricity as the primary source of energy in the transportation sector. Due to its potential to decrease dependency on fossil fuels, electric transportation has become a promising approach to alleviate the increasing environmental crisis. Passenger car markets are expected to experience a flood of new Electric vehicles (EVs) in the next few years. EVs are considered effective resources to …