OVERVIEW: Green vehicles have become familiar sights on the road in recent years, with
growing sales of HEVs and the arrival of the first mass production BEVs. With environmental …

The key components in an electric vehicle (EV) propulsion system are the dc energy source
(either a battery or a fuel cell), the inverter, the motor, and the gear reduction. This article will …

Traction inverters are of critical importance in the propulsion systems of hybrid electric
vehicles (HEVs). This paper focuses on major design aspects of HEV traction inverters …

With ever increasing concerns on energy efficiency, energy diversification, and
environmental protection, the development of electric vehicle (EV) technology has taken on …

ABSTRACT The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended-range that is capable of
operation on battery power alone, and on engine power after depletion of the battery charge …

In response to concerns about energy cost, energy dependence, and environmental
damage, a rekindling of interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has been obvious. Based on the" …

Traction inverters are crucial components of modern electrified automotive powertrains.
Advances in power electronics have enabled lower cost inverters with high reliability …

High performance or heavy weight electric vehicles (EVs) require high power electric drive
(e-drive) systems. However, availability of automotive qualified power devices with …

Electric vehicles (EVs) were among the first automobiles ever built. In fact, in 1900, over 30%
of the 2,370 cars in New York, Chicago, and Boston were EVs (Sulzberger 2004). Efficiency …

Compiles current research into the analysis and design of power electronic converters for
industrial applications and renewable energy systems, presenting modern and future …