Imagine if every electric car used a different set of unique Lego bricks for its power system, making it expensive and slow to build. This project creates a universal set of standardized 'power blocks' that can be snapped together to fit any vehicle size. It also adds a smart digital brain that predicts when a part will fail before it actually happens.
EV manufacturers currently spend billions of euros developing unique power conversion systems for every vehicle model because there is no industry standard for power semiconductor ratings and topologies.
A modular multilevel converter architecture consisting of switching cells (LVSC and HVSC) and a machine-learning-based digital twin for predictive maintenance.
If you are an EV OEM dealing with billions of euros in R&D for custom power systems — this project developed a modular multilevel converter approach that allows for scale economies across different vehicle models.
If you are a component supplier dealing with a fragmented product range of semiconductor ratings — this project developed standardized building-block hardware that reduces engineering effort and simplifies production.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with unpredictable vehicle downtime — this project developed a digital twin with machine learning for predictive maintenance to keep vehicles on the road.
It replaces a wide range of custom semiconductor devices with a standardized, modular approach. This allows manufacturers to benefit from scale economies and reduce the billions of euros currently spent on individual solution development.
Yes, the project focuses on a scalable approach based on multilevel technology designed to work across a wide EV voltage and power range.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project involves 10 partners across 5 countries developing integrated building blocks.
The system uses a stratified architecture consisting of switching cells, converter-legs, and converter-level hardware with coordinated controls at each layer.
The project period runs from 2022-07-01 to 2027-01-31, indicating the final results will be consolidated by early 2027.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 50% industry ratio (5 companies), including 4 SMEs. This balance suggests a strong focus on commercial viability and manufacturing integration, supported by 2 universities and 2 research centers across 5 European countries.
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