Rethinking of Bidirectional Charging

Bidirectional Charging Unit for Vehicle-to-X (V2X) Power Flow

Due to demand for decreasing CO2 emission and improving fuel-efficiency of vehicles, research and development of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is being revitalized worldwide. In advance of widespread use of EVs and PHEVs, Europe, United States and Japan have cooperated and worked on the international standardization of the vehicle charging system. We have ...

Analysis of the Potential of Unidirectional and Bidirectional Price Controlled Charging Strategies

The increasing share of electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years will lead to an additional load. Most vehicles come home during the afternoon and evening. Charging them directly after their arrival (plug and charge strategy) would lead to an increase of the consumption peak in the evening. But EVs are usually connected to the grid for longer than they need to charge their batteries. This en...

Multi-objective planning of charging stations considering benefits of distribution company and charging stations owners

In recent years, electric vehicles have attracted significant attention due to environmental issues. Charging stations installation requires a systematic consideration of relevant issues such as determination of the location and size of charging stations. On the other hand, it is necessary to encourage private investors to invest in charging stations installations and to provide proper conditio...

Work on Oneself: Rethinking Authenticity

This article addresses the concept of authenticity, a characteristic of late modern Western culture. This characteristic is viewed by some as an ideal and by others as a root of the problems inherent within Western culture. After discussing various viewpoints, the author supports the idea that authenticity should not be totally accepted or rejected and sets forth a proposal based on the so-call...

Rethinking Perspective : ' Rethinking Medicare Reform ' Needs