Compact Intelligent Powerful Electric Drivetrain for EVs- CIPED

The purpose of the project is to develop an InWheel drivetrain to be fitted on electrical, hybrids and fuel cell vehicles. The system will include 1) a unique type of switch reluctance motor with a very high energy efficiency at both low and high efficiency at both low and high speeds, 2) an energy harvesting dampening system that will increase the rang of the vehicles when driving, 3) a customized fault tolerant, low cost control unit and 4) a light weight modulized suspension that allows for easy mounting. The main activities in the project will be the development of the active dampening system, which will be supported by a ph.d. student at AAU and in close collaboration with ECOmove and Eltronic. The motor design will be a two-step phase, where the first phase will investigate and prove the potential of a patented motor technology´s transfer from fitness equipment to the automotive sector.  The second phase will include rigorous development to have a full functioning prototype ready for vehicle tests and demonstrated with end users to identify the benefits and challenges of the solution.
The overall goal is to develop a solution that will make InWheel drivetrains an obvious choice for EVs in the future.