High efficiency, high power density, cost-effective, scalable modular power electronics, and control solutions for electric vehicles
Duration: 2023-2025
Scientific Coordinator: Nicola Amati
Project Type: Project funded by competitive grant
PoliTO Role: Scientific partner
Focused on BEV architectures with distributed multiple wheel drives, and, specifically, in-wheel powertrains, HighScape will explore the feasibility of a family of highly efficient power electronics components and systems, including integrated traction inverters, on-board chargers, DC/DC converters, and electric drives for auxiliaries and actuators. The proposed solutions will be assessed on test rigs and on two differently sized BEV prototypes. The project will result in:
- component integration with the incorporation of the WBG traction inverters within the in-wheel machines to achieve zero footprint of the electric powertrain on the sprung mass; the functional integration of the traction inverter with the on-board charger, and the incorporation of the latter and the DC/DC converters within the battery pack; and the implementation of multi-motor and fault-tolerant inverter solutions for the auxiliaries and chassis actuators;
- new solutions, including the implementation of reconfigurable winding topologies of the drive, as well as integrated and predictive thermal management at the vehicle level, with the adoption of phase-changing materials within the power electronics components;
- the achievement and demonstration of significantly higher levels of power density, specific power, and energy efficiency for the resulting power electronics systems and related drives;
- major cost reductions thanks to the dual use of parts, subsystem modularity, and model-based design to eliminate overengineering;
increased dependability and reliability of the power electronics systems, enabled by design and intelligent predictive health monitoring algorithms.
Involved Structure
- DIMEAS, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- DENERG, Department of Energy
Partner
- AVL List GmbH
- Ghent University
- Politecnico di Torino
- Technische Universität Ilmenau
- University of Surrey
- Bluways International BVBA
- Elaphe Propulsion Technologies
- Tenneco Automotive Europe
- AVL Deutschland GmbH
- AUDI AG
- Fiat Tofas
- Armengaud Innovate GmbH
Location
- UE
Project Team
- Nicola Amati (DIMEAS), (PO) Scientific director
- Andrea Tonoli (DIMEAS), (PO) Researcher/Support to the Scientific Director
- Marco Pellochiù (CALOS-DIMEAS), researcher
- Mario Silvagni (DIMEAS), researcher
- Carla Galluzzi (DIMEAS), Project Management Support, Dissemination/Exploitation, and Linguistic Support
- Ezio Spessa (DENERG), (PO) Local manager
- Stefano D'Ambrosio (DENERG), (PO) researcher
- Alessandro Mancarella (DENERG), researcher
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
7. Affordable and clean energy
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
11. Sustainable cities and communities