Comparative Analysis of Single, Double and Quad Electric Vehicle Powertrain Systems
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Abstract
Electric vehicles offer a promising solution to solving environmental problems related to air pollution. The typical powertrain design of an electric vehicle includes a relatively high-speed-low-torque electric motor integrated with some mechanical system to transmit the output mechanical energy to the wheels, such as the gearbox, transmission and differential. Different drivetrain configurations with single, double and quad electric motors can be used in electric vehicles. In this study, it is aimed to compare the effects of different powertrain configurations on the acceleration performance, range and energy consumption of the electric vehicle. Single, dual and quad motor electric vehicle powertrain systems were simulated with MATLAB Simulink according to the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The Volvo XC40 Recharge electric car was used as the reference vehicle with the same vehicle characteristics, battery type/capacity and the same total power output by changing only the electric motor powertrain configurations. It has been determined that quadruple electric motor powertrain configuration has lower energy consumption, longer range and better acceleration performance than the single and double electric motor powertrain configurations.
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