Grant: Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Next generation electrified vehicles (EVs) require lighter, compact, efficient electric motors and controllers that need to be tested using powertrain components testers capable of emulating vehicles as well as road conditions. This project proposes an innovative method of traction motor and drive testing through the combination of both the software and hardware approaches where the motors and the controllers will be tested in emulated vehicle environment under various operating conditions while taking all driving factors into account. The developed motor and controller test system is expected to remove challenges in designing improved EV powertrain components and systems by assisting research and development through value added results. The project will involve one post-doctoral fellow and one PhD student from the University of Windsor that will work alongside two engineers from D&V Electronics for a period of one year and a half on the modeling and simulation of battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The vehicle components including the driver and road conditions will be modeled and then integrated into existing D&V Electronics' Electric Powertrain Testers. This research and development project will contribute to the product's industrial advancement. In addition, it will improve and assist EV manufacturing technologies and encourage the demand of sustainable transportation means.