Imagine the electrical brain of a massive truck that manages power from the battery to the wheels. Current versions are often too bulky or waste too much energy. This work creates a smaller, smarter system using advanced materials that keep the truck running longer and cost less to maintain.
Heavy-duty electric vehicles suffer from bulky, inefficient power converters that increase costs and reduce payload capacity. Current systems lack the reliability and thermal management needed for long-haul transport.
A high-efficiency Integrated Motor Drive (IMD) powertrain, including 1200V traction converters, active gate drivers, and digital twins for simulation.
If you are an electric truck manufacturer dealing with bulky power systems and short range — this project developed high power traction converters that improve efficiency and reduce size for vehicles over 12 tonnes.
If you are a power electronics supplier dealing with high heat and component failure — this project developed intelligent active gate drivers and digital twins that enable predictive maintenance.
If you are a heavy trailer producer dealing with the need for zero-emission transport for loads over 10 tonnes — this project developed 1200V electric drivetrains to enable sustainable heavy-duty hauling.
The project aims to reduce costs by using a modular approach and disruptive topologies in power converters. Based on available project data, the goal is to make heavy-duty electrification more cost-effective.
Yes, the project focuses on modular power electronics and ecodesign to facilitate scalability across a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles.
Based on available project data, non-confidential results are shared via Open Science, but specific exploitable results like the IMD Powertrain and digital twins are developed for commercial use.
The project specifically targets zero-emission class N3 and O4 vehicles to help achieve EU efforts against climate change.
The project uses Integrated Motor Drive (IMD) architectures to create compact solutions that reduce the overall size of the powertrain.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 56% industry ratio, comprising 5 industrial partners and 1 SME across 6 countries. This strong commercial presence, balanced by 3 universities and 1 research center, suggests the project is focused on market application rather than pure theory.
Contact the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya regarding the IMD Powertrain results.
Contact us to connect with the RHODaS consortium for licensing high-efficiency converter topologies.
