Investigation of Grounding Architectures and Protective Mechanisms in High-Voltage Electric Transportation Platforms

Yunus Emre Ekici; Nisanur Yıldıran; Ozan Akdağ; Teoman Karadağ

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Investigation of Grounding Architectures and Protective Mechanisms in High-Voltage Electric Transportation Platforms

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Yunus Emre Ekici¹^{, *}, Nisanur Yıldıran², Ozan Akdağ³, Teoman Karadağ²^{, 4}

¹Department of Electric Vehicle Technologies, OIZ Vocational College, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey

²Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey

³Department of Computer Engineering, Malatya Turgut Ozal University, Malatya, Turkey

⁴Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Istinye University, İstanbul, Turkey

^*Corresponding author. Email: emre.ekici@inonu.edu.tr

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Available Online 14 May 2026.

DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_33 How to use a DOI?
Keywords: Electric Vehicles; Grounding Systems; High Voltage Systems; Protective Measures
Abstract: The rapid expansion of electric propulsion systems across road, air, and marine transportation platforms has become a key component of the global transition toward sustainable mobility. This evolution introduces new engineering challenges in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of high-voltage systems. Grounding and bonding configurations represent fundamental elements in achieving these goals, serving multiple purposes beyond electrical protection. An effective grounding system not only safeguards users against electrical hazards but also facilitates fault current management, protects power electronic components, suppresses electromagnetic interference, and mitigates galvanic corrosion. This paper presents a comprehensive review of grounding methodologies and protective measures employed in various classes of electric vehicles, including passenger and commercial road vehicles, trolleybus-based public transport systems, hybrid and fully electric aircraft, and marine vessels. Furthermore, applications in HVDC fast-charging infrastructure, ship-to-shore power transfer systems, and bonding strategies for composite-bodied aircraft are examined in detail. Relevant international standards such as IEEE Std. 142, IEEE Std. 80, and IEC/IEEE 80005–1 are critically analyzed to evaluate the performance, safety, and EMC implications of grounding structures. Finally, future directions are proposed, emphasizing the integration of smart insulation monitoring, adaptive bonding architectures, and unified standardization frameworks aimed at improving reliability, interoperability, and energy efficiency in next-generation electrified transportation systems.
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Volume Title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Problems in Engineering and Applied Sciences (ICCPEAS 2025)
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date: 14 May 2026
ISBN: 978-94-6239-668-5
ISSN: 2352-5401
DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6239-668-5_33 How to use a DOI?
Open Access: Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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