CEVT AB and Chalmers University of Technology are starting a research project together, iTEM - integrated Transmission and Electric Machine. The iTEM-project has a strong focus within the field of power electronics and will strengthen the collaboration, as well as raise knowledge between the automotive industry and the university domain.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The project will develop a transmission with an integrated e-drive with strongly integrated controls. The main goal is to contribute to a better environment globally by developing a hybrid driveline, which makes electric propulsion both affordable and attractive to a wide range of drivers. Furthermore, it is an important goal to increase the innovation capacity in Sweden, for the benefit of the competitiveness of the Swedish automotive industry.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The focus is to solve two of the main issues for powertrain development, namely cost of electrification and efficiency of the complete powertrain. The ambition is to replace fossil fuels as the main energy source for propulsion by developing a device that will give true electric vehicle performance in an affordable PHEV - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
PROJECT COLLABORATION
The iTEM-project will be conducted by CEVT in collaboration with Chalmers.
Chalmers will develop and evaluate a full-scale inverter based on silicon carbide power transistors.
CEVT will stand for an innovative gearbox design and integration of gearbox, electric machine, inverter and control system.
Johan Hellsing, Technical Specialist Electric Propulsion Systems, CEVT
“We are very happy that Energimyndigheten supports CEVTs plans for future hybrid drivelines. We believe that hybrid vehicles need to have the feeling more like electric cars. The possibilities with silicon carbide material is truly exciting. This is something we have to learn more about.”
Yujing Liu, Professor and Head of Unit Electrical Machine & Power Electronics, Chalmers University of Technology
“At Chalmers we are continuously seeking and developing new materials and advanced technologies for sustainable transportation. Silicon carbide devices provide us new opportunities to shrink the on-board power electronics size so that the electronics can be integrated with mechanical systems. This concept enables the reduction of number of parts and total volume of drivetrains, which are extremely appreciated in hybrid electric vehicles. Close collaboration with industry is strategically important to us. We believe that our forefront research benefits from having impact in realistic applications.”
Press contacts:
CEVT: malin.willbro@cevt.se +46 729 88 85 43
Chalmers: christian.borg@chalmers.se +46 766 31 42 35
Developing cars for a different tomorrow. CEVT is a development and innovation centre for the Geely Group focused on finding smarter ways to build cars – through modular development, by pushing the boundaries of virtual engineering, and by taking on new customer desires to create all-new cars. CEVT currently consists of some 2000 people with offices in Gothenburg and Trollhättan in Sweden. CEVT is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. For more information about CEVT, go to www.cevt.se
CEVT is an innovation and development center for future technologies of the Geely Group with the purpose of being at the forefront of new developments in mobility The whole industry is now undergoing a transformation with new ways of thinking about the car as a product. CEVT is a fast growing, fast moving and exciting company where no day is like the other – where the challenges of tomorrow are on our working table today. CEVT consists of some 2000 people with offices in Gothenburg and Trollhättan in Sweden. CEVT currently works on projects for the car brands Volvo Cars, Geely Auto and Lynk & Co. CEVT is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. For more information about CEVT, go to www.cevt.se