Machine Learning-based Decision Making for Charging/Discharging Cost Optimization of PREV in Smart City

Smart cities, equipped with smart grid infrastructure, establish advanced communication networks that facilitate interactions among multiple entities. It is well-known that smart grid technology ensures the reliable transmission of electricity. Additionally, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) significantly contribute to the efficient utilization of energy in mobility-aware environments. The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) enables Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication, which is crucial for providing transportation services and managing PHEV recharging at user-preferred locations. This capability is a key element of smart city infrastructure. To optimize the use of PHEV services in a smart city, addressing the cost minimization of charging and discharging is essential. Therefore, this paper proposes a decision tree machine learning-based algorithm within a fog computing platform aimed at minimizing charging and discharging costs. Performance evaluation demonstrates that the model outperforms existing algorithms in terms of accuracy. These results indicate that our model can accurately predict the costs associated with charging and discharging PHEVs in smart city environments.