Given range and power requirements, model and simulate a battery electric vehicle and select the most suitable components such as battery technology and motor.
Simulation and Modelling of a Battery Electric Vehicle
Completed
Completed: June 2022
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Duration: 8 weeks
A battery electric vehicle was modelled and simulated using MATLAB and Simulink to achieve specific performance requirements.
Technologies
MATLAB
Simulink
Excel
Problem Statement
Solution Approach
First the overall system was modelled in terms of subsystems and system boundaries. Then a simple kinematic model was developed to represent the vehicle's motion under different drive cycles to get an estimate of the power required. A suitable traction motor and inverter were evaluated and selected based on their power specifications, then different battery technologies were compared to determine the most suitable battery pack.