World Electric Vehicle Journal (Feb 2021)

Design and Implementation of Reduced Grid Impact Charging Station for Public Transportation Applications

  • Marco di Benedetto,
  • Fernando Ortenzi,
  • Alessandro Lidozzi,
  • Luca Solero

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj12010028
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 1
p. 28

Abstract

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This paper deals with the complete design procedure, implementation and control software realization for a multi-converter charging station with reduced grid impact due to local electromechanical energy storage. In particular, energy storage is accomplished by a dedicated flywheel designed and built for this purpose. The proposed charging station was designed for ultra-fast charging procedures presenting a strongly reduced impact on the electrical grid. Modes of operations are described with reference to pure electric buses in public transportation applications.

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