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Electric and hybrid electric vehicles (EV and HEV) are considered an essential element of sustainable energy and transportation complex. This is mainly due to their high efficiency and low emissions. The specific technology and characteristics of the traction motor are essential for the performance and efficiency of the EV and HEV. Various motor technologies have been considered and used in EV and HEV drives over the past 100 years. This choice was mainly governed by the available motor and electronic controls available at the time and also on the deeper understanding of the nature of electrical vehicle traction. The historical progression of the traction motor technologies has roughly been dc motors, induction motors, and lately, permanent magnet motors.
This article introduces a new basis for the selection of vehicle traction motor technology . On this basis, the modern switched reluctance motor drive technology is shown to be...
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- Drive cycle:
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A profile of vehicle speed versus time
- Extended constant power range:
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Operation of the electric motor beyond its rated speed by attempting to keep its power constant
- Power electronic converter:
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The electronic circuit for controlling voltages and currents for power control
- Regenerative braking:
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The use of electric machine as generator for vehicle braking force
- Switched reluctance motor:
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A form of variable reluctance motor with discrete air gap magnetic fluxes and currents
- X factor:
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The ratio of maximum to rated motor speeds
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Ehsani, M. (2013). Switched Reluctance Motor Drives for Propulsion and Regenerative Braking in EV and HEV. In: Ehsani, M., Wang, FY., Brosch, G.L. (eds) Transportation Technologies for Sustainability. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5844-9_804
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