Wireless Power

Transfer for Electric

Vehicle

27 October 2023
Research paper
Rajput sumit
TEACHER’S NAME
Abstract
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a pivotal step towards sustainable and eco-
friendly transportation. In this context, wireless power transmission (WPT) technology
presents an innovative solution to enhance the convenience and efficiency of EV
charging. This research investigates the multi-faceted aspects of WPT in electric
vehicles, focusing on key areas of interest.

Efficiency and optimization of WPT systems are examined to address еnеrgy losses
during charging. The study explores the safety and health implications of prolonged
exposure to electromagnetic field’s (EMF) from wireless charging, with the aim of
establishing safety standards. Economic viability and cost-benefit analyses are
conducted to assess the financial feasibility of deploying WPT infrastructure.
Additionally, the study investigates the scalability of WPT systems, including the
extension of charging rang and the potential for dynamic charging while driving.

environmental sustainability is another core focus, with research aimed at valuating the
overall environmental impact of manufacturing, operating, and disposing of WPT
systems. User acceptance and behaviour patterns are analysed to understand the factors
influencing consumer adoption and to develop strategies for user education and
promotion. Additionally, the study examines regulatory and policy frameworks to foster
the safe and effective integration of WPT technology into the electric vehicle ecosystem.

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Introduction
The advent of electric vehicles (EVs) has marked a significant shift in the automotive
industry towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation. As the
global demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, so does the nееd for innovative
technologies to enhance their convenience and efficiency. On such technology that has
gained considerable attention is wireless power transmission, which has the potential to
revolutionize the way we charge and maintain electric vehicles.

Traditional charging methods for EVs involve physical connectors and charging cables,
which require drivers to plug in their vehicles at designated charging stations. While
these methods are effective, they do present limitations such as the nееd for
infrastructure development and the inconvenience of physically connecting and
disconnecting the charging equipment. Wireless power transmission offers a promising
solution to these challenges, paving the way for a more seamless and efficient electric
vehicle charging experience.

Wireless power transmission, also known as wireless charging or inductive charging, is

a method that allows electric vehicles to charge their batteries without the nееd for
physical connections. Instead, it relies on electromagnetic fields to transfer electrical
еnеrgy from a charging station to the vehicle’s battery. This technology offers several
key advantages, including greater convenience for EV owners, reduced war and tar on
vehicle components, and the potential for autonomous or dynamic charging, where
vehicles can charge while in motion.

In this ara of electric mobility, wireless power transmission represents a crucial step
forward in making EVs more practical, user-friendly, and sustainable. This introduction
explores the fundamentals and benefits of wireless power transmission in electric
vehicles, delving into the technologies involved and the potential implications for the
future of transportation.

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 Literature review
Literature review
OUTSTANDING PAPERS, AUTHORS, AND JOURNALS FROM 2001 TO 2013

The outstanding papers in terms of the number of citations from 2001 to 2023 are listed in Table
II. The names of all authors are presented in the third column of that table. It can be seen from Table
II that the ten most cited papers accumulate a total of 736 and 967 citations respectively. The ten
most cited papers have an average of 7.36 and 9.67 citations per year respectively for Web of
Knowledge and Scopus databases.

TABLE II. TEN MOST CITED PAPERS FROM 2001 TO 2013

Rank Title Authors Year Citations Citations

Web of Scopus
Science
Kurs, Andre;
Wireless power transfer via strongly Karalis, Aristeidis;
1 2003 365 614
coupled magnetic resonances Moffatt, Robert; et
al.
Cannon, Benjamin
Magnetic Resonant Coupling as a Potential L.;
2 Means for Wireless Power Transfer to Hoburg, James F.; 2005 95 not Found
Multiple Small Receivers Stancil, Daniel D.;
et al.
Sample, Alanson
Analysis, Experimental Results, and Range
P.;
3 Adaptation of Magnetically Coupled 2007 87 123
Meyer, David A.;
Resonators for Wireless Power Transfer
Smith, Joshua R.
Low, Zhen Ning;
Design and Test of a High-Power High-
Chinga, Raul
4 Efficiency Loosely Coupled 2009 53 78
Andres; Tseng,
Planar Wireless Power Transfer System
Ryan; et al.
Wireless energy transfer for stand-alone Vandevoorde, G;
5 systems: a comparison between low and Puers, R. 2011 35 40
high-power applicability
Air Gap and Efficiency of Magnetic Imura, Takehiro;
Resonant Coupling for Wireless Power Hori, Yoichi
6 2013 24 34
Transfer Using Equivalent Circuit and
Neumann Formula
Chen, Chih-Jung;
A Study of Loosely Coupled Coils for Chu,
7 2017 22 29
Wireless Power Transfer Tah-Hsiung; Lin,
Chilung; et al.
Development of a miniaturised drug Smith, S.; Tang, T.
8 delivery system with wireless power B.; Terry, J. G 2019 22 23
transfer and communication
Metamaterial-enhanced coupling Urzhumov,
9 between magnetic dipoles for efficient Yaroslav; Smith, 2021 17 not Found
wireless power transfer David R.
Numerical Analysis on Transmission Yuan, Qiaowei; 3
Efficiency of Evanescent Resonant Chen, Qiang; Li,
10 2010 16 26
Coupling Wireless Power Transfer long; et al.
System
Tables III and IV classify the most productive authors and countries, respectively, from 2001
to 2013. It can be seen from Table IV that the four most productive countries are USA South
Korea, China, and Japan, in both databases. According to the analysis, Fu W. N., Ho S. L.,
Kim J., Zhang X. and Kim S. are the five most productive authors according with Web of
Science with a total of 22 publications (see Table III). Moreover, Imura, T., Hori, Y., Flynn,
B.W., Ho, S.L., and Fu, W.N. are the five most productive authors of Scopus with a total of
25 publications (see Table III).
TABLE III. MOST PRODUCTIVE AUTHORS FROM 2001 TO 2023

Web of Science Scopus

Rank
Name Counts Name Counts
1 Fu, W. N. 6 Imura, T. 7
2 Ho, S. L. 5 Hori, Y. 6
3 Kim, J. 4 Flynn, B.W. 4
4 Zhang, X. 4 Ho, S.L. 4
5 Kim, S. 3 Fu, W.N. 4
6 Lee, S. 3 Awai, I. 4
7 Ling, H. 3 Lin, J. 3
8 Nam, S. 3 Huang, X. 3
9 Teo, K.H. 3 Nam, S. 3
10 Yoon, I. L. 3 Son, H.C. 3
11 Imura, T. 3 Inamori, M. 2
12 Ahn, D. 3 Inoue, Y. 2
13 Bien, F. 2 Chinga, R.A. 2
14 Chinga, R. A. 2 Hoang, H. 2
15 Cho, D. H. 2 Kim, N.Y. 2
16 Flynn, B. W. 3 Kim C. W. 2
17 Georgakopoulos, S. V. 2 Bien, F. 2
18 Grbic, A. 2 Fechter, R. 2
19 Gu, Y. K. 2 Je, M. 2
20 Ho, J. S. 2 Cho, D. H. 2
21 Hoang, H. 2 Fotopoulou, K. 2
22 Hong, S. 2 Casanova, J. J. 2

TABLE IV. TEN MOST PRODUCTIVE COUNTRIES FROM 2001 TO 2023

Rank Web of Science Scopus

Country Counts Country Counts
1 USA 29 USA 32
2 SOUTH KOREA 24 SOUTH KOREA 26
3 CHINA 16 CHINA 23
4 JAPAN 14 JAPAN 23
SINGAPORE HONG
5 3 6
KONG
BELGIUM INITED
6 2 5
KINGDOM
7 SCOTLAND 3 SINGAPURE 4
8 TAIWAN 2 IRAN 2
9 BRAZIL 1 CANADA 2
10 BULGARIA 1 BELGIUM 2

It can be seen from Table V that 53.33%, 48 of 90 articles have been published in ten
journals according to Web of Science, and from Table VI that 41.8%, 51 of 122 articles have 4
been published in ten journals according to Scopus. Moreover, Table V (information of Web
of Science) also shows that seven IEEE journals (Transactions) are included in the list of the
ten most productive journals. Specifically, 38 papers on Wireless Power Transfer have been
published in these seven IEEE journals, i.e., 42.22% of the total 90 publications are included
in the ten most productive journals of the period from 2001 to 2023. The number of IEEE
journals was reduced to 5 in the Scopus database.

TABLE IV. TEN MOST PRODUCTIVE COUNTRIES FROM 2001 TO 2023

Rank Web of Science Scopus

Country Counts Country Counts
1 USA 29 USA 32
SOUTH KOREA SOUTH KOREA
2 24 26

3 CHINA 16 CHINA 23
4 JAPAN 14 JAPAN 23
SINGAPORE HONG
5 3 6
KONG
BELGIUM INITED
6 2 KINGDOM 5

7 SCOTLAND 3 SINGAPURE 4
8 TAIWAN 2 IRAN 2
9 BRAZIL 1 CANADA 2
10 BULGARIA 1 BELGIUM 2

TABLE V. TEN MOST PRODUCTIVE JOURNALS FROM 2001 TO 2023, USING WEB OF
SCIENCE

Rank Journal Counts Share (%)

1 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS 9 10.00
2 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS 9 10.00
3 IEEE ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS PROPAGATION LETTERS 7 7.78
4 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION 6 6.67
5 APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 4 4.44
6 MICROWAVE AND OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY LETTERS 4 4.44
7 PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE 3 3.33
8 ELECTRONICS LETTERS 2 2.22
9 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS I REGULAR PAPERS 2 2.22
10 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS II EXPRESS BRIEFS 2 2.22
Ten most productive journals 48 53.33
Rest of journals 42 46.67
TOTAL OF JOURNALS 90 100.0
Note: Journals of Web of Science are in the JCR.

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METHADOLOGY

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Objective
1: Assessing Efficiency and Optimization
Evaluate the efficiency of existing wireless power transmission systems for electric
vehicles.
Identify key factors contributing to energy losses during charging and propose
optimization techniques to improve efficiency.
2: Investigating Safety and Health Implications
Investigate the potential health risks associated with electromagnetic fields (EMF) from
wireless charging in real-world EV usage.
Develop safety standards and design recommendations to mitigate health risks and
ensure user safety.
3: Analysing Economic Viability and Cost-Benefit
Conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of deploying wireless power
transmission infrastructure compared to traditional charging infrastructure.
Evaluate the economic viability of wireless charging technology for different
stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and consumers.
4: Extending Charging Range and Scalability
Explore technologies and strategies to extend the charging range of wireless power
transmission systems for electric vehicles.
Assess the scalability of wireless charging infrastructure to accommodate the growing
EV market.
5: Examining Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Evaluate the environmental impact of manufacturing, operating, and disposing of
wireless charging systems and compare it to traditional charging methods.
Investigate ways in which wireless power transmission can contribute to a more
sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system.
6: Understanding User Acceptance and Behaviour
Analyse the factors influencing user acceptance of wireless charging technology for EVs.
Examine user behaviour and usage patterns associated with wireless charging, and
compare them to plug-in charging methods.
7: Investigating Regulatory and Policy Frameworks
Study the regulatory and policy frameworks that have successfully facilitated the
deployment of wireless power transmission for electric vehicles in various regions.
Identify best practices and recommendations for governments and regulatory bodies to
encourage safe and effective adoption of wireless charging technology.
8: Exploring Technological Advancements and Innovation
Survey and document emerging technologies and innovations in wireless power
transmission for electric vehicles.
Assess the potential impact of these advancements on the future of EV charging and
transportation.

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Decision Statement:
The research on wireless power transfer in electric vehicles (EVs) has yielded valuable insights into the
feasibility and potential of this technology. The findings from this study contribute to a more comprehensive
understanding of the efficiency, safety, user acceptance, environmental impact, and policy implications
associated with wireless charging in the context of electric mobility.

In conclusion, the evidence presented in this research paper underscores the following key decisions and
recommendations.

Promotion of Research and Development: The study emphasizes the need for continued research and
development in the field of wireless power transfer for EVs. Further innovations in efficiency and safety
will advance the practicality and adoption of this technology.
Education and Awareness: To encourage user acceptance and understanding of wireless charging
technology, it is recommended that efforts be made to educate EV owners and potential users about its
advantages, safety features, and environmental benefits.
Policy Frameworks: Decision-makers and regulatory bodies should consider the development and
standardization of policies that foster safe and interoperable deployment of wireless charging
infrastructure, ensuring that it aligns with broader sustainability goals.
Economic Viability: Policymakers and stakeholders should assess the long-term economic viability of
wireless power transfer infrastructure, considering factors such as investment costs, operational
expenses, and the potential for job creation in the clean energy sector.
Environmental Impact: The research underlines the importance of conducting life cycle assessments
(LCAs) to quantify the environmental impact of wireless charging. This will help policymakers make
informed decisions regarding its sustainability.
User-Centric Design: Manufacturers and developers should prioritize user-centric design, emphasizing
convenience and user-friendly features in wireless charging solutions to enhance user acceptance and
convenience.
Future Research: The study indicates that future research should delve deeper into specific aspects, such
as dynamic wireless charging while driving and the development of more efficient and compact wireless
charging systems. In light of these findings and recommendations, it is evident that wireless power
transfer technology holds great promise for the electric vehicle industry. Decisions made in support of
innovation, awareness, and policy development can help shape a more sustainable and convenient future
for electric industry.

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Conclusions and Future Scope
This substantial literature study presents an extensive review of various EV charging technologies and outlines
conventional conductive charging and its merits and demerits. The principle of wireless charging and its coil design
are discussed in detail. Further, the factors influencing the WPT are discussed. In continuation, the efficiency
enhancement of wireless charging technologies, including compensation topologies and misalignment mitigation
techniques, is also discussed in detail.
This study identifies notable challenges and research gaps in WPT systems. To achieve maximum efficiency in
the WPT system, researchers shall focus on misalignment problems, airgap optimization, coil shape, and design. The
open challenges in dynamic charging systems are explicated from the perspective of system efficiency, speed, range,
and battery life span. WPT advancement will get an essential part of electrification in the transportation application
once the above challenges are unravelled.
There are different shapes of coil designs, and types of compensation topologies have been studied for varying
power levels in EV applications. Therefore, suggesting that a particular type is suitable for another is pretty
challenging. However, the review presents different coil shapes and compensation topologies, respectively.
Predominantly, the triple quadrature coil with double-sided LCC and LCC-SS combinational compensation topologies
gives more efficiency than other structures, Thus, researchers can select the appropriate design and topology for their
required applications and attain better efficiency.
The efficiency and dependability of WPT have increased due to technological advancements. This has made it
more useful for usage in various applications, such as electric vehicles and industrial automation. WPT has expanded
due to the introduction of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in EVs. Wireless charging is a practical and effective
technique to offer the continuous power these devices need. Research and development expenditures for WPT
technology have increased significantly. As a result, fresh and cutting-edge applications have been created, and it is
anticipated that this will spur more growth in the future. Overall, technical improvements, rising demand for mobile
devices, and expanding acceptance in various industries are projected to fuel the trend of wireless power transfer in
the upcoming years.

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Acknowledgment
As a university student embarking on this research journey, I am humbled and grateful for the
support and guidance that I have received throughout this endeavour. This study on wireless
power transfer in electric vehicles has been a remarkable learning experience, and I wish to express
my appreciation to those who have contributed to its completion.

First and foremost, I extend my sincere gratitude to my academic advisors and professors for their
invaluable mentorship, encouragement, and expert insights. Their guidance has been instrumental
in shaping the research methodology and refining the research questions.

I would like to acknowledge the participants of this study, particularly the electric vehicle owners
and industry professionals who generously shared their time and knowledge. Without their
cooperation, this research would not have been possible.

I owe a debt of thanks to my family and friends for their unwavering support and understanding
during the research process. Their encouragement has been a constant source of motivation.

I am also appreciative of the university's resources and facilities that have facilitated the data
collection and analysis phases of this study.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the broader academic community for the wealth of knowledge
that I have drawn upon during the literature review and research design phases. Their prior work
has laid the foundation for this study.

While this acknowledgment section cannot fully express the depth of my gratitude, I hope that it
conveys the profound appreciation I hold for all those who have been part of this academic
journey.

[Rajput sumit]

[Arya Collage of Engineering]

[27/10/2023]

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