Enhancing Vehicular Performance with Flywheel Energy Storage Systems: Emerging Technologies and Applications

Eltaweel, Mahmoud and Herfatmanesh, Mohammad Reza (2024) Enhancing Vehicular Performance with Flywheel Energy Storage Systems: Emerging Technologies and Applications. Journal of Energy Storage, 103: 114386. pp. 1-28. ISSN 2352-152X

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Flywheel Energy Storage Systems (FESS) are a pivotal innovation in vehicular technology, offering significant advancements in enhancing performance in vehicular applications. This review comprehensively examines recent literature on FESS, focusing on energy recovery technologies, integration with drivetrain systems, and environmental impacts. A detailed comparison with lithium-ion batteries highlights the efficiency and sustainability of FESS. The study delves into various FESS technologies, components such as bearings and rotor design, and evaluates their advantages and limitations. It also addresses current challenges in FESS implementation, proposing potential solutions. Diverse applications of FESS in vehicular contexts are discussed, underscoring their role in advancing sustainable transportation. This review provides comprehensive insights and identifies emerging trends, paving the way for future research and development in energy storage technologies.

Item Type	Article
Identification Number	10.1016/j.est.2024.114386
Additional information	© 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, to view a copy of the license, see: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Keywords	energy management, flywheel energy storage systems (fess), standby loss optimisation, vehicular energy recovery, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, energy engineering and power technology, electrical and electronic engineering
Date Deposited	15 May 2025 15:42
Last Modified	08 Feb 2026 22:02