An Innovative Powertrain Architecture and Optimal Energy Management for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Funding: 2010: $60,000
2011: $50,000
2012: $50,000

Project Member(s): Zhu, J.

Funding or Partner Organisation: Australian Research Council (ARC Discovery Projects)

Start year: 2010

Summary: This project aims to develop a novel powertrain architecture and energy management strategies for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. It focuses on the development of integral system specifications, optimal energy management methods, a specific automatic transmission and maximal use of regenerative braking. It explores new approaches for controlling clutches and motor input to improve vehicles driveability and gear shift quality. The research intends to develop frontier technologies and new methods for designing vehicles that consume minimal energy, produce far less air pollution and are cost effective in use. The technology will enhance the local automobile industry s competitive edge - a significant contribution to the nation s economy.

Publications:

Tawadros, P, Awadallah, M, Walker, P & Zhang, N 2020, 'Using a low-cost bluetooth torque sensor for vehicle jerk and transient torque measurement', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, vol. 234, no. 2-3, pp. 423-437.
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Wang, Y, Lü, E, Lu, H, Zhang, N & Zhou, X 2017, 'Comprehensive design and optimization of an electric vehicle powertrain equipped with a two-speed dual-clutch transmission', Advances in Mechanical Engineering, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 168781401668314-168781401668314.
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Teng, Q-F, Li, G-F, Zhu, J-G, Guo, Y-G & Li, S-Y 1970, 'ADRC-based model predictive torque control for PMSMs fed by three-phase four-switch inverters', 2016 35th Chinese Control Conference (CCC), 2016 35th Chinese Control Conference (CCC), IEEE, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, pp. 4550-4555.
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Ruan, J, Zhang, N & Walker, P 1970, 'Comparing of single reduction and CVT based transmissions on battery electric vehicle', 2015 IFToMM World Congress Proceedings, IFToMM 2015, IFToMM World Congress, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Lei, G, Zhu, J, Guo, Y, Shao, K & Xu, W 2014, 'Multiobjective Sequential Design Optimization of PM-SMC Motors for Six Sigma Quality Manufacturing', IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS, vol. 50, no. 2, pp. 1-4.
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Walker, PD, Roser, HM & Zhang, N 1970, 'Performance Evaluation of Two-Speed Electric Vehicles', SUSTAINABLE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 2013, 5th International Conference on Sustainable Automotive Technologies (ICSAT), Springer International Publishing, Ingolstadt, GERMANY, pp. 263-268.
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Hoang, N, Zhang, N, Li, WH & Du, H 2013, 'Development of a torsional dynamic absorber using a magnetorheological elastomer for vibration reduction of a powertrain test rig', Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, vol. 24, no. 16, pp. 2036-2044.
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Keywords: plug in hybrid electric vehicle; vehicle powertrain; vehicle transmission; multi body system dynamics; regenerative braking;

FOR Codes: Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive equipment, Conservation and efficiency, Transport, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Management of Gaseous Waste from Energy Activities (excl. Greenhouse Gases), Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Transport, Electrical energy storage, Transport energy efficiency

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.