Hairpin Winding with Direct Oil Cooling
Electric Powertrain Researchers, Electric Propulsion Researchers, EV Manufacturers, Researchers in Thermal Management, Thermal Systems Engineers
Direct Cooling, E-Volve Cluster, Finite Element Method, Heat Dissipation, Permanent Magnets, Temperature Distribution, Thermal Management Solution, VOLTCAR
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IEEE Xplore
High-speed issues mitigation of GaN power transistors based on a new gate driving profile
Electric Vehicle Designers, Electrical Engineering Researchers, Electrical Engineers, Power Electronics Researchers
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IEEE Xplore
Improved SiC-based high voltage drive control
In this document it details the work carried out in the HEFT project with regards to the objective of improving SiC-based drive control to reduce powertrain losses and improve EV range. The following issues will be covered:
Automotive Component Suppliers, Automotive Engineers, Automotive Industry, Charging Infrastructure Providers, Electric Powertrain Researchers, Thermal Management Researchers
Driving Range, E-Volve Cluster, Energy Efficiency, HEFT, High Voltage Components, Powertrain, Thermal Management System
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Full Document
Influence Of Slot/Pole Combinations on the Performance of Dual-Rotor Axial-Flux Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Electric Motor for Automotive Applications
A comparison between different slot/pole combinations of axial flux electric machines is presented in this poster. The main objective is to classify these structures according to torque density and electromagnetic performance, based on the specifications of a medium-sized electric car.
Automotive Engineers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electrical Engineering Researchers, Mechanical Engineering Researchers, Motor Design Engineers
Automotive Applications, Axial Flux Motors, E-Volve Cluster, Electromagnetic Performance, MAXIMA, Poster, Slot/Pole Combinations, Torque Density
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Zenodo
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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Zenodo
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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Rhodas deliverable, Zenodo
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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Rhodas deliverable
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