Imagine the electrical brain of a car getting smaller, cheaper, and more efficient all at once. Instead of having separate bulky boxes for charging and driving, this project blends them into one smart system. It's like upgrading from a heavy old desktop computer to a sleek, powerful laptop for your car's engine.
Electric vehicle powertrains are often too bulky, expensive, and inefficient, which limits vehicle range and increases production costs for manufacturers.
A portfolio of integrated power electronics, specifically SiC-based inverters and chargers, optimized for various BEV performance levels.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with bulky powertrain components and high production costs — this project developed integrated inverters and chargers that reduce size and cost while maintaining high performance.
If you are a parts supplier dealing with the need for higher power density in BEVs — this project developed SiC-based power electronics that improve efficiency and reduce the footprint of the drivetrain.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with high energy costs and urban pollution regulations — this project developed an optimized powertrain that lowers transport emissions and improves vehicle range.
The project specifically aims to develop cost-effective power electronics solutions to reduce the overall cost of electric powertrains.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on development and implementation to ensure solutions find their way to the market rapidly to meet 2030 goals.
Based on available project data, the project involves 11 partners including 6 industry players, suggesting a collaborative development of a technology portfolio for multi-objective optimisation.
The project focuses on integrated inverters and chargers, allowing for a more compact and efficient integration into both low and high-performance BEVs.
The project runs from 2022-05-01 to 2026-10-31, with the goal of generating concrete societal and market impact by 2030.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application, with 6 industry partners representing 55% of the 11 total members. This strong industry presence, combined with 4 universities and 1 research center across 8 countries, indicates a high probability of technology transfer and a focus on commercial viability rather than just academic theory.
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