Title :
Optimization of a multi-speed electric axle as a function of the electric motor properties
Author :
Sorniotti, Aldo ; Boscolo, Marco ; Turner, Andy ; Cavallino, Carlo
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Abstract :
This paper deals with the advantages of a multi-speed transmission system for an electric axle, in comparison with a single-speed layout. The selection of the gear ratios for the multi-speed application is described in detail for a case study vehicle, for two different electric motor units.
Keywords :
axles; electric motors; electric vehicles; gears; electric motor; gear ratio; multispeed electric axle; multispeed transmission system; Cost function; Electric motors; Gears; Torque; Traction motors; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Lille
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8220-7
DOI :
10.1109/VPPC.2010.5729120
