Over the years, an increase in the traffic of electric and hybrid electric vehicles and vehicles with hydrogen cells is being observed, while at the same time, self-driving cars are …
This article proposes an energy-efficiency strategy based on the optimization of driving patterns for an electric vehicle (EV). The EV studied in this paper is a commercial vehicle …
Power electronics converters (PECs) are responsible for efficiently converting electrical energy between power generators, storage systems and power consumers/loads. The PECs …
Electric vehicle (EV) powertrains consist of power electronic components as well as electric machines to manage the energy flow between different powertrain subsystems and to …
Health degradation issues in automotive power electronics converter systems (PECs) are present due to repetitive thermomechanical stress endured while the vehicle is in real-field …
The reliability of power electronic switching components is of great concern for many researchers. For their usage in many mission profiles, it is crucial for them to perform for the …
In this paper the individual component lifetime of an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) traction inverter driving an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) is …
This paper presents a high-fidelity electro-thermal model of a half-bridge that consists of IGBTs and anti-parallel diodes. The model calculates and estimates the halfbridge voltages …
This paper presents a design optimization for grid-connected modular Active Front-End (AFE) rectifiers with an evaluation of efficiency, lifetime, cost, volume, and weight. This tool …