Electric Drive Systems for Automotive Propulsion Applications

Electrified vehicles (EV), which include hybrid, battery, plug-in, and fuel cell technologies, will be critical in helping lower emissions, reduce fossil fuel usage, and help mitigate climate change. The next generation of EVs will require significantly improved powertrains, components, and associated control technologies. The proposed project will research and develop components, architectures, and systems that are vital ‘building blocks’ in developing next-generation EV powertrain components (power converter, motor drive, and electric machine) and controls. These will leverage emerging technologies that can meet highly aggressive power density and efficiency targets, demanded by our industry partners, and meet reliability and safety requirements. This will help accelerate the development of more powerful and affordable EVs, which in turn will help lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. The project will also provide engineering graduate students and postdocs with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing field with excellent career prospects.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ali Emadi

Student:

Partner:

Eaton Industries Canada;Eaton Intelligent Power Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

McMaster University

Program: