Publications

Dissertation

H. Fechtner
Fahrzeugmasseüberwachung mittels intelligentem Reifendruckkontrollsystem im Kontext der Reichweitenproblematik von Elektrofahrzeugen
Wuppertaler Schriftenreihe zu Elektromobilität und Energiespeichersystemen
Band 1, Shaker Verlag Aachen, ISBN: 978-3-8440-662-5, April 2019
Verfügbar unter: www.shaker.de

Patent

H. Fechnter, B. Schmülling
DE 102016010792.8: Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Ermittlung einer Fahrzeugmasse
Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt

Publications in International Journals and Conferences

2025: 45.
N. Klewicz, H. Fechtner and B. Schmuelling, "Techno-Economic Evaluation of Solid-State and Sodium-Ion Batteries in E-Mobility Using a MATLAB Tool" in 11th IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Technology and Engineering (i-COSTE 2025), Washington, USA, Dec. 2025.; 44.
U. Spaeth, A. Popp, H. Fechtner and B. Schmuelling, "On-Route Passenger Weight Estimation in Electric Buses via Air Suspension and Tire Pressure" in 7th International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering (ICECIE), Pattaya, Thailand, Nov. 2025.; 43.
A. Popp, U. Spaeth, S. Qaadan, H. Fechtner and B. Schmuelling, "Cross-Dataset Transferability Analysis of Neural Networks for Battery SOH Prediction Using Synthetic and Experimental Data" in IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids (ETFG 2025), Wollongong, Australia, Nov. 2025.; 42.
H. Fechtner, A. Popp, U. Spaeth and B. Schmuelling, "Concept of a Digital Battery Laboratory for Academic Training of Future Battery Experts" in 55th Frontiers in Education Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, Nov. 2025.; 41.
K. Tekaya, H. Fechtner, T. Wolkowski and B. Schmuelling, "Development of A Matlab Tool to Analyze Technical, Economic, Social, and Ecological Challenges in Second-Life Battery Applications" in 2025 IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Middle East (ISGT Middle East), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 2025.
DOI: 10.1109/ISGTMiddleEast65737.2025.11314230; 40.
H. Fechtner, J. Martini and B. Schmuelling, "A Scenario-Based Analysis of the Availability, Demand, and Application of Second-Life Batteries in Germany for 2030 and 2035" in 9th International Conference on Clean Electrical Power (ICCEP), Sardinia, Italy, Jun. 2025.
DOI: 10.1109/ICCEP65222.2025.11143732; 39.
K. Tekaya, M. Boya, H. Fechtner, J. -. Krabbe, M. Nippraschk, Z. Wang and B. Schmuelling, "Analysis and Evaluation of Methods to Reduce Test Duration and Effort for Second-Life Batteries" in IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference 2025, Anaheim, USA, Jun. 2025.
DOI: 10.1109/ITEC63604.2025.11097950; 38.
M. Boya, K. Tekaya, A. Popp, H. Fechtner and B. Schmuelling, "Optimizing the Size of Second-Life Batteries for Grid Storage Applications Using a Residual Load Tool" in 9th International Conference on Clean Electrical Power (ICCEP), Sardinia, Italy, Jun. 2025.
DOI: 10.1109/ICCEP65222.2025.11143688
2024: 37.
U. Spaeth, A. Popp, H. Fechtner and B. Schmuelling, "Dynamic Vehicle Mass Estimation of Articulated Battery Trolleybuses for Integration in a Smart Trolley Grid" in IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference & Expo 2024 (iTEC), Jun. 2024.
DOI: 10.1109/ITEC60657.2024.10598991
2023: 36.
U. Spaeth, A. Popp, H. Fechtner, A. Cichon and B. Schmuelling, "Self-consumption Optimization of Balcony Solar Systems Using a Load-controlled Battery Storage" in 2023 10th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems Engineering (CPESE), Nov. 2023.
DOI: 10.1109/CPESE59653.2023.10303065; 35.
A. Popp, H. Fechtner, T. Scholz, S. Kremzow-Tennie, F. Pautzke and B. Schmuelling, "Challenges in the Real-World Evaluation of Traction Batteries at the End of their First Life" in 33rd European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL 2023), Sep. 2023.
DOI: 10.3850/978-981-18-8071-1_P258-cd; 34.
M. Weisbach, H. Fechtner, U. Spaeth, A. Popp and B. Schmuelling, "Intelligent Multi-Vehicle DC/DC Charging using an Active Response Management (ARM)" in 2023 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference & Expo (ITEC), Jul. 2023.
DOI: 10.1109/ITEC55900.2023.10187028
2022: 33.
M. Weisbach, K. Herklotz, H. Fechtner, U. Spaeth, B. Gipp and B. Schmuelling, "Predicting Power Demand in Urban Transportation Systems using an Evolutionary Neural Network" in 2022 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference & Expo (ITEC), Anaheim, CA, USA, Jun. 2022.
DOI: 10.1109/ITEC53557.2022.9813822; 32.
S. Kremzow-Tennie, T. Scholz, F. Pautzke, A. Popp, H. Fechtner and B. Schmuelling, "A Comprehensive Overview of the Impacting Factors on a Lithium-Ion-Battery's Overall Efficiency", Power Electronics and Drives, vol. 7, no. 42, Feb. 2022. http://www.ped.pwr.edu.pl/A-comprehensive-overview-of-the-impacting-factors-on-a-lithium-ion-battery-s-overall,146241,0,2.html.
DOI: 10.2478/pead-2022-0002
2021: 31.
T. Scholz, S. Kremzow-Tennie, H. Fechtner, A. Popp, F. Pautzke and B. Schmuelling, "Analysis of Cell-to-Cell Variation in a Battery Pack after long Service Life Using Parameter Identification" in IEEE 4th International Conference on Power and Energy Applications (ICPEA 2021), Busan, Korea, Dec. 2021.
DOI: 10.1109/ICPEA52760.2021.9639370; 30.
A. Popp, H. Fechtner, T. Scholz, S. Kremzow-Tennie, F. Pautzke and B. Schmuelling, "Battery Management Systems Topologies: Applications" in 4th IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy Applications (ICPEA 2021) - Best Presentation Award, Dec. 2021.
DOI: 10.1109/ICPEA52760.2021.9639285; 29.
M. Weisbach, T. Schneider, D. Maune, H. Fechtner, U. Spaeth, R. Wegener, S. Soter and B. Schmuelling, "Intelligent Multi-Vehicle DC/DC Charging Station Powered by a Trolley Bus Catenary Grid", MDPI Energies, vol. 14, no. 24, pp. 8399, Dec. 2021.
DOI: 10.3390/en14248399; 28.
U. Spaeth, H. Fechtner, M. Weisbach, A. Popp and B. Schmuelling, "Passenger Weight Detection by Air Suspension Pressure Monitoring for Smart Grid Integration of Electric Buses" in IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2021), Nov. 2021.
DOI: 10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595203; 27.
L. Guenther, T. Scholz, F. Pautzke, H. Fechtner, B. Schmuelling, N. Schelte, S. Severengiz, M. Hinz and S. Bracke, "Reliability engineering of electric vehicle powertrains: Data collection and analysis based on products in the usage phase" in 31th European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL 2021), Sep. 2021.; 26.
A. Burkert, H. Fechtner and B. Schmuelling, "Interdisciplinary Analysis of Social Acceptance Regarding Electric Vehicles with a Focus on Charging Infrastructure and Driving Range in Germany", World Electric Vehicle Journal, Jan. 2021.
DOI: 10.3390/wevj12010025; 25.
M. Weisbach, T. Schneider, D. Maune, H. Fechtner, U. Spaeth, R. Wegener, S. Soter and B. Schmuelling, "Intelligent Multi-Vehicle DC/DC Charging Station Powered by a Trolley Bus Catenary Grid", Energies, vol. 14, no. 24, pp. 8399, 2021.
DOI: 10.3390/en14248399
2020: 24.
M. Weisbach, H. Fechtner, A. Popp, U. Spaeth and B. Schmuelling, "Agriculture 4.0 - A state of the art review focused on electric mobility", Revista Ciência Agronômica, vol. 51, no. 5, Dec. 2020. http://ccarevista.ufc.br/seer/index.php/ccarevista/article/view/7765.; 23.
H. Fechtner, M. Stenner and B. Schmuelling, "Empirical and iterative evaluation model for the development of e-learning content for freshmen of electrical engineering degree programs" in IEEE Frontiers in Education 2020, Oct. 2020.
DOI: 10.1109/FIE44824.2020.9273983; 22.
U. Spaeth, M. Weisbach, H. Fechtner, K. Herklotz, C. Troullier and B. Schmuelling, "Mass Detection Using Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors to Optimize Range Prediction of Full Electric Buses" in 13th International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST 2019), Sydney, Australia, Mar. 2020.
DOI: 10.1109/ICST46873.2019.9047724; 21.
H. Fechtner, U. Spaeth and B. Schmuelling, "Smart Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors and Bluetooth 5" in IEEE Conference on Wireless Sensors 2019 (ICWiSE 2019), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, Jan. 2020.
DOI: 10.1109/ICWISE47561.2019.8971835