L2M – Advancing Light Electric Vehicle Adoption: Designing and Testing a Novel AC Machine for Reduced Cost and Enhanced Performance

The partner organization operates in the dynamic electric vehicle (EV) industry, aiming to address the challenge of making light electric vehicles more affordable without compromising performance. This is particularly evident in e-bikes, e-motorcycles, e-scooters, and e-wheelchairs. The high cost of these vehicles, coupled with efficiency challenges, hinders widespread adoption.

The project targets the cost and efficiency challenges unique to light electric vehicles, introducing an innovative AC machine design. The goal is to enhance power delivery and reduce costs by optimizing materials. The approach includes a literature review on AC machine designs, emphasizing spoke-type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM). Material replacement and simulation involve optimizing the spoke-type PMSM design by substituting NdFeB with ferrite. The final objective is to validate the design and assess its market integration, refining the design based on simulation outcomes and analyzing manufacturing implications, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Faculty Supervisor:

Thirumarai-Chelvan Ilamparithi

Student:

Partner:

I-INC Foundation for Business Development

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

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