High efficiency electric vehicle drivetrains with integrated fast-charging and dual storage media

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Electric vehicles have been shown to be technologically viable and are on the verge of significant expansion.**However, mass adoption is limited by their high price, limited range and the exceptionally long charging times**associated with the use of conventional chargers. The goal of this project is to address these limitations by (i)**improving drive-cycle efficiencies by introducing dual energy storage media better suited to urban driving (ii)**reconsidering the standard drivetrain system to improve performance, (iii) development of fast-charging**functionality that is integrated within the vehicle drivetrain system itself, vastly reducing infrastructure costs**associated with fast-charging and (iv) development of wireless charging technology that offer medium charging**rates for fleet vehicle applications. These research foci have major implications on EV cost and demands on**costly fast-charging and fleet charging infrastructure. Engagement with the partner company personnel will**expose trainees to practical aspects of engineering research and development including consideration of**mechanical constraints, packaging and automotive standards.