The rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) reflects the global push towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. Major global economies have set ambitious plans for the coming decades to significantly develop EV infrastructure. However, the existing electrical infrastructure often cannot provide the high power required for EV fast charging without significant upgrades. Additionally, the upfront and maintenance cost of power electronics in high-power EV charging remains a critical <a href="http://concern.To" target="_blank" title="concern.To">concern.To address these challenges, the ELITE Grid Lab at the University of Alberta is advancing research into innovative charging solutions based on hybrid AC/DC microgrid structure. This presentation highlights recent advancements and emerging trends in EV charging technology, and some of the ELITE Grid Lab’s latest research work aimed at improving the performance, flexibility, and grid integration of fast-charging systems. Key focus areas include novel structural designs, converter topologies, power and energy management control strategies, and grid support mechanisms. These innovations not only support the accelerating adoption of EVs but also contribute to a more robust and adaptable electric <a href="http://grid.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="grid.Co-sponsored">grid.Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Speaker(s): Pasan GunawardenaVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489299

Dear IEEE NCS PELS and RCES Team Members,We’re excited to invite you to PELS Day 2025 — a fun and informal get-together featuring a networking session and lunch, hosted right here at the University of Alberta! This year, we’re celebrating PELS Day in collaboration with members of the Resilient and Clean Energy Systems (RCES) <a href="http://group.Join" target="_blank" title="group.Join">group.Join us to connect with fellow students, researchers, and members of the PELS and RCES communities. Several of UofA’s leading power electronics research groups will be present. Whether you're interested in learning about ongoing projects, expanding your network, or simply enjoying lunch with like-minded peers, this is a great opportunity to get involved and celebrate five years of community, innovation, and <a href="http://collaboration.Event" target="_blank" title="collaboration.Event">collaboration.Event Details:Date & Time: Friday, June 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMLocation: University of Alberta, DICE 8A-222 East MezzanineLunch: Sandwiches, cakes, coffee and tea, <a href="http://etc.Mark" target="_blank" title="etc.Mark">etc.Mark your calendar — we look forward to seeing you there!Cheers,IEEE NCS PELS ChapterCo-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Room: DICE 8A-222 East Mezzanine, Bldg: Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (DICE), 9211 116 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1H9