IEEE ELECTRIFICATION MAGAZINE
Special Topic on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology
CALL FOR ARTICLES
Background and Motivation: Transportation electrification is accelerating worldwide, positioning electric vehicles (EVs) as one of the fastest-growing electricity demand sectors. Beyond their role as mobile loads, EVs are increasingly viewed as flexible, distributed energy resources capable of supporting grid operation. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology enables bidirectional power and information exchange between EVs and the electric grid, offering new possibilities for grid services such as frequency regulation, peak shaving, renewable energy integration, resilience enhancement, and emergency power support. While V2G concepts have been studied for more than a decade, large-scale deployment remains limited. Challenges persist across multiple layers, including bidirectional power converter design, control and protection, battery degradation concerns, interoperability, cybersecurity, grid codes, and market participation mechanisms. At the same time, recent advances in power electronics, wide-bandgap devices, grid-forming inverter control, communications standards, and data-driven energy management are reshaping the technical and economic feasibility of V2G solutions. This Special Issue of IEEE Electrification Magazine aims to present a clear, tutorial-oriented overview of V2G technology, emphasizing practical implementations, system-level considerations, and future deployment pathways. The goal is to connect advances in power electronics and control with power system needs, regulatory frameworks, and real-world applications
Topics of Interest: Contributions are solicited on topics including, but not limited to: (1) V2G architectures and system-level design considerations; (2) Bidirectional power converters for V2G applications; (3) Grid-forming and grid-following control strategies for EV integration; (4) Impact of V2G on battery lifetime, health, and warranty models; (5) Communication protocols, interoperability, and standards; (6) Aggregation strategies and coordinated control of EV fleets; (7) V2G for renewable energy integration and microgrid applications; (8) Cybersecurity, data privacy, and resilience in V2G systems; (9) Market mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, and policy implications; (10) Real-world demonstrations, pilot projects, and lessons learned; and (11) The role of AI and data-driven methods in V2G optimization.
This list is not exhaustive. Submissions presenting emerging ideas, industrial perspectives, and cross-disciplinary insights related to V2G are strongly encouraged.
Submission Guidelines: Submissions must follow the IEEE Electrification Magazine author guidelines and be submitted through the IEEE Author Portal. All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Articles should not be under review or published elsewhere. Mathematical derivations should be avoided.
Manuscript Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
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