Tag Archives: Electric vehicles

Figure 2. Look-up-tables for basic motor characteristics.

Automotive Lightweight Design: Simulation Modeling of Mass-Related Consumption for Electric Vehicles

This article introduces the paper “Automotive Lightweight Design: Simulation Modeling of Mass-Related Consumption for Electric Vehicles” presented at the MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material was summarized based

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Figure 1. Shape specifications of longitudinal carrier and sampling position of tensile sample. Figure 2. Dimensions of tensile specimen. Figure 1. Shape specifications of longitudinal carrier and sampling position of tensile sample.

Effect of Artificial Aging Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Regulation of Precipitated Phase Particles of High-Pressure Die-Cast Thin-Wall AlSi10MnMg Longitudinal Carrier

This article introduces the paper “Effect of Artificial Aging Treatment on the Mechanical Properties and Regulation of Precipitated Phase Particles of High-Pressure Die-Cast Thin-Wall AlSi10MnMg Longitudinal Carrier” presented at Materials, MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future

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Figure 2. (a) 3D rod design; and (b) detail of the placement and example of an aluminium foam core

Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting

This article introduces the paper “Aluminium Foam and Magnesium Compound Casting Produced by High-Pressure Die Casting” presented in Metals, MDPI 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: In the automotive and transport industries, reducing vehicle weight is a primary focus to decrease fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Substituting traditional heavier materials like steel and iron with

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Figure 1. 3D model of the heating unit.

Quality Improvement of Welded Joints of Die-Cast Al Alloys Using Oscillation and Current Modulation of the Electron Beam

This article introduces the paper “The quality improvement of welded joints of die-cast Al alloys using oscillation and current modulation of the electron beam” presented at the 14th International Conference on Electron Beam Technologies (EBT 2022). 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6.

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Fig. 2. Improved part design

Magnesium Alloys and Applications in Automotive Industry

This article introduces the paper “Magnesium Alloys and Applications in Automotive Industry”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material was summarized based on the above paper, and unauthorized use for

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Fig. 1. Design comparison with steel armrest and magnesium armrest design.

Development of a bus armrest fabrication process with a high-vacuum, high-pressure die-casting process using the AM60 alloy

This article introduces the paper “Development of a bus armrest fabrication process with a high-vacuum, high-pressure die-casting process using the AM60 alloy”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Purpose and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology: 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material was

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Figure 20: The deformation of the salt core in a casting experiment; Uin = 30 ms−1

On determining lost core viability in high-pressure die casting using Computational Continuum Mechanics

This article introduces the paper “On determining lost core viability in high-pressure die casting using Computational Continuum Mechanics”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: 3. Research Objectives and Research Questions: 4. Research Methodology 5. Main Research Results: 6. Conclusion and Discussion: 7. Future Follow-up Research: 8. References: 9. Copyright: This material is a summary written based

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Figure 16. DC-Bus IGBT heatsink and capacitance.

Three-Phase 75 kW Brushless Direct Current Motor for Electric Vehicles: Different Power Stage Design, Calculation of Losses, Cooling Techniques, and Comparison

This article introduces the paper “Three-Phase 75 kW Brushless Direct Current Motor for Electric Vehicles: Different Power Stage Design, Calculation of Losses, Cooling Techniques, and Comparison”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The increasing need to reduce CO2 and SO2 emissions due to climate change necessitates improvements in electric vehicle efficiency. While Brushless Direct Current (BLDC)

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Figure 5 Aluminum wiring in automotive vehicles: a time line of application of aluminum in automotive wiring, reproduced from [53]; b high-strength aluminum alloy wire installed in the engine harness, reproduced from [57]; c die-cast aluminum coil for motor winding with seven turns and a conductor height of approx. 1.5 mm along with d coil arrangement, reproduced from [264]; e hairpin motor using aluminum V-cat windings, reproduced from [59]; f insulated and bare AA1350 aluminum of 7 AWG square tested for hairpin winding of electric motors and copper wire for comparison along with stress vs strain elongation curves, reproduced from [11].

Aluminum alloys for electrical engineering: a review

This article introduces the paper “Aluminum alloys for electrical engineering: a review”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: High-performance conductors are essential for economically and environmentally sustainable electricity transfer in modern infrastructure, manufacturing, and transportation, including electric vehicles. While copper has been the traditional conductor of choice, aluminum offers significant advantages in terms of cost and

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Figure 4. Cross Section of Stator of 3‐F Induction Motor.

A Review of Recent Trends in High Efficiency Induction Motor Drives

This article introduces the paper “A Review of Recent Trends in High Efficiency Induction Motor Drives”. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: Induction Motor (IM) drives are a crucial technology in modern industry, powering various applications including material handling, food and beverage processing, and electric transportation systems like EVs and e-trucks. Recently, there’s a growing focus

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