V2V Charging and Solar Integration to Overcome Range Anxiety in Electric Vehicles

Abstract

The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) grapples with a significant challenge known as ‘range anxiety’, which is the fear of depleting the battery charge before reaching the destination. This paper proposes an inventive strategy to mitigate range anxiety by integrating Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging as a fundamental component of the EV ecosystem. The V2V charging mechanism harnesses the energy-sharing capabilities of EVs, facilitating power exchange between vehicles on the road. Our research targets the integration of solar panels onto the source vehicle, serving as a renewable energy source for V2V charging. The discussion commences by addressing the current state of range anxiety and the constraints of traditional EV charging infrastructure. The paper elucidates the design and implementation of a solar panel system on the source vehicle, emphasizing its efficiency and energy generation potential. To validate our claims, simulation results conducted in the MATLAB/Simulink environment are presented, offering a comprehensive analysis of the proposed V2V charging system's effectiveness. This paper significantly contributes to the growing body of knowledge surrounding innovative solutions for the EV industry. It underscores the potential of V2V charging, in tandem with solar panels, as a promising stride towards a more sustainable and range-anxiety-free future for electric vehicle users. The primary targets of this paper encompass elucidating V2V charging, detailing solar integration, conducting simulations, and analyzing results to provide valuable insights for the advancement of electric vehicle technology.