Variable Flux Machine for electric vehicles
Research Project, 2016
– 2020
Electric machine is one of key components in electric and hybrid vehicles. The knowledge on alternative solutions than PM machines is required by Swedish automobile industry. The project aims to develop a more sustainable motor solution for future large-scale electrification of vehicles. The solution is to vary the magnetic flux with the help of the rotor winding and brushless transformer to achieve the desired torque. The advantage is that the motor does not need expensive rare-earth permanent magnets that are environmentally destructive at extraction and difficult to be recycled. The solution has not only high performance in terms of energy efficiency, maximum torque, and safety, but also potential for low cost and good recyclability for mass production.
Participants
Yujing Liu (contact)
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Chih-Han Kuo
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Junfei Tang
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering
Funding
Swedish Energy Agency
Project ID: 41396-1
Funding Chalmers participation during 2016–2019
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Transport
Areas of Advance
Energy
Areas of Advance