Browsing Theses by Subject "Electric Vehicle"
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Cascaded Use and Sustainable Management of Lithium-ion Batteries in Mobility and Stationary Power
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-19)The purpose of this thesis is to assess —from a life cycle perspective — the environmental benefits of re-purposing electric vehicle Li-ion batteries to re-use in stationary applications. The thesis consists of three ... -
Development of a Control System for an Urban Electric Vehicle Compatible with Autonomous Driving Features
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-10)As cities continue to grow, the roads only become more congested, leading drivers to spend more time commuting, while vehicle accidents continue to rise. The Mechatronics Vehicle Systems Laboratory has developed its own ... -
Development of a Modular Urban Electric Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-18)As urban centers continue to grow, cities will benefit from introducing urban vehicles as an alternative to large personal vehicles. The Mechatronics Vehicle System Laboratory has developed an urban electric vehicle with ... -
Modeling of Lithium-ion Battery Performance and Thermal Behavior in Electrified Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-22)Electric vehicles (EVs) have received significant attention over the past few years as a sustainable and efficient green transportation alternative. However, severe challenges, such as range anxiety, battery cost, and ... -
The New AC/DC Hybrid Microgrid Paradigm: Analysis and Operational Control
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-03)AC/DC hybrid microgrids (HMGs) represent a promising architecture that allows the hosting of innovative dc energy resources, such as renewables, and modern dc loads, such as electric vehicles, thereby reducing the number ... -
Optimal Renewable Energy Integration into the Process Industry and Energy Infrastructure Using the Multi-Energy Hub Approach with Economic and Environmental Considerations
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-08)Fossil fuels are an integral part of the current energy infrastructure and the major contributor towards carbon emissions. Energy intensive industries and local energy framework, inclusive of the transport sector, can be ...