Inherently Decoupled Dc-Link Capacitor Voltage Control of Multilevel Neutral-Point-Clamped Converters
This paper derives and discusses the superiority of a simple dc-link capacitor voltage control configuration for multilevel neutral-point-clamped converters with any number of levels. The control involves n − 2 control loops regulating the difference between the voltage of neighbor capacitors.
Electrical Engineers, Electronic Suppliers and Manufacturers, EV Manufacturers, Power Electronic Engineers
Active Clamped, Capacitor Voltage Balance, Diode Clamped, E-Volve Cluster, Multipoint Clamped, Neutral-Point-Clamped Multilevel Converter, Pulsewidth Modulation, SCAPE, Transistor Clamped, Virtual Vector Pulsewidth Modulation
Innovative e-Machine and Power Electronics Solutions for e-Axle and e-Corner Vehicle Powertrains
This paper outlines the main innovations of the EM-TECH and HighScape projects, targeting a wide range of vehicle applications, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
Automotive Component Manufacturers, Automotive Manufacturers, Electric Propulsion Researchers, Power Electronic Engineers
E-Volve Cluster, Electrical Machine, EM-TECH, HIGHSCAPE, In-Wheel Machines, On-Board Axial Flux Machines, Wide Bandgap-Based Power Electronics
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Intelligent Power Modules with Integrated Sensors and OTP/OCP Circuits
The report details the results related to the design, fabrication and validation of the compact power modules, including active switches, gate drivers and auxiliary electronics, at a laboratory level conducted as part of the RHODaS project.
Electric Propulsion Researchers, Electrical Engineers, Electronic Suppliers and Manufacturers, EV Manufacturers, Power Electronic Engineers
E-Volve Cluster, Electronic Components, Heavy-Duty Electric Transport, OTP/OCP Circuits, Power Converters, Power Modules, RHODaS, SiC and GaN Devices
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Interleaved PCB Winding Planar Transformer for Electric Vehicle Charging CLLC Converters
Battery and Charge Management Engineers, Charging Infrastructure Providers, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Developers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electronic Suppliers and Manufacturers, Electronics Engineers
CLLC Converter, DC-DC Converter, E-Volve Cluster, EV Charging Solutions, Finite Element Analysis, High-Frequency Magnetic Components, Interleaving, On-Board Charger, Planar Transformer, POWERDRIVE, Resonant Converter
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IEEE Xplore
Lab Testing and Validation of the Thermal Management System
This document reports on the laboratory testing of the Thermal Management System (TMS) for a 150 kW High-Power Converter (HPC). Two prototype heatsinks, one made of copper and the other of aluminium, were tested.
Automotive Component Manufacturers, Automotive Designers, Automotive Manufacturers, Environmental and Energy Efficiency Experts, Thermal Management Researchers, Thermal Systems Engineers
Computational Fluid Dynamics, E-Volve Cluster, Heatsink Design, Power Converters, RHODaS, Thermal Management System
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Life Cycle Assessment of Electric Traction Machine Considering Novel Recycling Processes for Permanent Magnet Circularity
The research presented in a poster format, focuses on the environmental impacts of electric traction machines (ETM) used in the electrification of vehicle fleets.
Academic Researchers, Automobile Manufacturers, Automotive Component Manufacturers, Automotive Engineers, Circular Economy Experts, Electric Vehicle Designers, Environmental Policy Makers, Recycling and Repurposing Specialists
E-Volve Cluster, Electric Traction Machine, Electric Vehicles, End-of-Life Stage, Life Cycle Assessment, Lifecycle Analysis, MAXIMA, Permanent Magnets, Poster
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Zenodo
Market need analysis
This document identifies the needs of the automotive industry for an effective implementation of the novel eMotors to be developed in HEFT project.
Electric Motor Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Market Researchers, Market Analysts
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Materials Specifications and Requirements for Active and Passive Electronic Components. Selection Matrix and Integration Strategies
This report specifies the active electronic switches and resistive and reactive passive components, as well as converters' materials such as bus-bars and coolers that will be developed in the RHODaS project.
Electric Propulsion Researchers, Electrical Engineers, Electronic Suppliers and Manufacturers, EV Manufacturers, Power Electronic Engineers
E-Volve Cluster, Electronic Components, Heavy-Duty Electric Transport, Power Converters, RHODaS, Semiconductors
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MAXIMA: Modular Axial Flux Motor for Automotive
This paper is an introduction to the MAXIMA project which aims to design and develop a low-cost modular permanent magnet (PM) axial flux electrical machine (EM) for the automotive market with improved performances while limiting the use of critical raw materials (CRM) and the environmental impact
Automotive Component Manufacturers, Automotive Manufacturers, Electric Propulsion Researchers, Raw Material Suppliers
Digital Twin, E-Volve Cluster, Electrical Machine, Life Cycle Assessment, Magnetic Materials, Manufacturing Processes, MAXIMA
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Zenodo
Modular, high-efficient and cost-oriented 800V powertrain architecture
Climate change has created an increased need for innovation in various sectors, including the automotive industry. Many corporations are striving to fulfil this need by developing and producing electric cars. However, the production process remains inefficient and environmentally harmful.
Automotive Engineers, Battery Technology Developers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Powertrain Designers, Renewable Energy Advocates, Thermal Management Researchers, Transportation Regulators
Battery Electric Vehicles, E-Volve Cluster, Electromagnetic Performance, Energy Efficiency, EV Charging Solutions, HEFT, High Power Density, Powertrain Systems, Thermal Management System
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