Eco-driving for CEVs in merging areas: a charging value-based wireless charging strategy

Merging areas are prone to stop-and-go congestion, particularly during peak periods. This environment creates an opportunity for effective wireless charging of electric vehicles (EVs), as the resultant slower speeds are conducive to efficient power transfer. By installing these lanes in merging areas and managing vehicle speeds, low-state-of-charge (SOC) vehicles can be directed to charge efficiently, while high-SOC vehicles can accelerate, creating a win-win situation. This paper proposes an eco-driving strategy, the Optimisation Charging scheme Based on Charging Value, designed to reduce energy consumption and enhance traffic efficiency in such environments. The strategy utilises inter-vehicle information sharing and automation technology to achieve precise control. Validation via SUMO simulations, which analyses the strategy’s efficacy under three scenarios. Results indicate that the wireless eco-driving charging scheme not only extends EV driving range and reduces travel costs but also significantly improves overall traffic efficiency.