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Can TCM-based TES provide heating and cooling for EVs?

Besides PCM, TCM-based TES can reach a higher energy storage density and achieve longer energy storage duration, which is expected to provide both heating and cooling for EVs [, , , ]. Clearly, the system design would be more complicated, and the performance of the working medium needs to be further improved . 3.2.

What are the challenges faced by mobile energy recovery and storage technologies?

There are a number of challenges for these mobile energy recovery and storage technologies. Among main ones are - The lack of existing infrastructure and services for multi-vector energy EV charging.

What are thermal energy storage technologies?

Thermal energy storage technologies enable the desired heat or coldness to originate from centralised thermal generating facilities (with a higher system level efficiency due to shorter conversion and transmission chain) instead of a standalone on-board air conditioning system (with a lower system level efficiency).

What infrastructure is needed for multi-energy-vector powered EVs?

Infrastructure for multi-energy-vector powered EVs: Multi-energy powered EVs require the establishment of multi-vector energy charging stations and associated infrastructure, as well as the access to rapidly updated charge station locations through e.g. GPS and mobile phone apps.

What are the benefits of energy recovery technologies for EVs?

Both the energy recovery and storage technologies for EVs have been aimed to save more electrical energy for driving thereby stretching the travelling range, alleviating range anxiety, and improving energy efficiency. The advantages of applying TES technologies in EVs lie in two aspects:

Where does thermal energy come from in EVs?

Thermal energy provision in EVs currently originates from the central power source, i.e., Li-ion battery packs, by consuming electricity.