Powertrain modularity
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Welcome to the Powertrain Modularity and Integration page, your central resource for exploring the latest advancements in electric vehicle powertrain systems. This page houses a curated collection of reports, scientific papers, and other key materials that delve into modular powertrain architectures, their benefits for EV performance, and streamlined integration processes. Whether you're researching flexible design approaches or seeking insights into how modularity can improve efficiency and reduce costs, these resources provide valuable information to support your work in advancing electric mobility.
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. Thermal degradation and undesirable electrical effects are also studied and presented.
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
Experimental results and validation of lab-scale power converters prototypes
This document provides a comprehensive report on the activities related to the experimental validation of lab-scale power converter prototypes. It includes an analysis of the current standards for power converter testing, drawing on publicly available sources and the expertise of RHODaS partners.
The document also proposes a detailed test plan for High Power Converters (HPC), which are based on Low Power Converter modules. This plan encompasses electrical tests for both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) parts, as well as environmental, mechanical, and safety tests. Additionally, the document reports on laboratory tests to verify basic parameters of Low Power Converters (LPC), such as efficiency, distortion, and Common Mode Voltage (CMV).
The analysis highlights the absence of comprehensive standards for inverter testing, necessitating the search for relevant documents from various testing fields. Due to the high voltage levels considered in the DC/AC converter, of at least 1000 VDC Bus, it is necessary the adaptation of research methodologies in cases where direct references are lacking. This process requires substantial knowledge and experience in test systems and application of standards.
The conclusions drawn from these activities are expected to support future design, optimization and recommendations, focusing on further improvements in power converters and the use of standards specifically adapted for them in automotive applications.
Academia and Research Institutions, Automotive Industry Policymakers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Powertrain Designers, Environmental and Energy Efficiency Experts, EU Policymakers, Fleet Managers and Operators, Government And Regulatory Agencies, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Producers, Logistics and Freight Operators, Power Electronic Engineers
E-Volve Cluster, Fault Detection Algorithms, Heavy-Duty Electric Transport, Power Converters, Power Electronics, RHODaS, SiC and GaN Devices, SiC/GaN Power Converters
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Rhodas deliverable
Selection of Switching-Cell Main Power Semiconductor Devices
This deliverable reports the selection of the optimum power devices for implementing the SCAPE high-voltage switching cells, after a literature review and commercial availability check. In addition to suitable electrical characteristics, the selection of candidates considered the suitability and availability of bare-die components for their subsequent chip embedding process. Two SiC MOSFET references have been selected and samples have been obtained for an initial test campaign (GeneSiC G4R12MT07. 750V – 12 mΩ and Wolfspeed CPM3-0650-0015A. 650V – 15 mΩ). For the development of the low-voltage switching cells of the auxiliary SCAPE converters, GaN HEMTs from EPC will be selected. The deliverable also includes a prospective and literature review about power device emerging technologies.
Electric Powertrain Researchers, Electric Vehicle Researchers, Electrical Engineering Researchers, European Commission
E-Volve Cluster, Power Electronics, SCAPE, Semiconductors, SiC and GaN Devices, Switching-Cell Array, Wide Bandgap Devices
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SCAPE Deliverable