Abstract: A vehicle drive system for an electric vehicle having in-hub motors configured to be independently controlled from the main traction motors. The configuration allows for robust control of the vehicle dynamics and behavior by allowing an improved powertrain control. The system also allows the vehicle to achieve better efficiencies.

Abstract: A voltage saturation prevention algorithm used as at least part of a method of controlling an electric vehicle, wherein the electric vehicle comprises an electric motor, a controller, and an inverter. The controller receives a control signal with an instruction to operate the electric motor, then sends a switching signal corresponding to the control signal to the inverter, wherein the inverter provides a plurality of output signals for operation of the electric motor. The method includes determining the expected amplitude of the plurality of output signals based on the instruction to operate the electric motor, calculating the amount of modification of the plurality of output signals required to prevent the expected amplitude from reaching a saturation value, and modifying, based on the calculation, the instruction to operate the electric motor to prevent the expected amplitude from reaching the saturation value. The method is implemented in software, without any additional hardware.

Abstract: A method to estimate the longitudinal vehicle speed is disclosed. The method is digitally implemented to process speeds of all wheels and longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle to estimate the vehicle speed.

Abstract: A method to estimate the longitudinal vehicle speed is disclosed. The method can be digitally implemented to process speeds of all wheels and longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle to estimate the vehicle speed.

Abstract: A vehicle drive system for an electric vehicle having in-hub motors configured to be independently controlled from the main traction motors. The configuration allows for robust control of the vehicle dynamics and behavior by allowing an improved powertrain control. The system also allows the vehicle to achieve better efficiencies.

Abstract: A voltage saturation prevention algorithm used as at least part of a method of controlling an electric vehicle, wherein the electric vehicle comprises an electric motor, a controller, and an inverter. The controller receives a control signal with an instruction to operate the electric motor, then sends a switching signal corresponding to the control signal to the inverter, wherein the inverter provides a plurality of output signals for operation of the electric motor. The method includes determining the expected amplitude of the plurality of output signals based on the instruction to operate the electric motor, calculating the amount of modification of the plurality of output signals required to prevent the expected amplitude from reaching a saturation value, and modifying, based on the calculation, the instruction to operate the electric motor to prevent the expected amplitude from reaching the saturation value. The method is implemented in software, without any additional hardware.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of operating a vehicle. The method includes receiving a first signal from a pedal indicating no pressure is exerted on the pedal, the pedal, when pressed, configured to provide a manual input to an operation of the vehicle; determining whether the vehicle is within a threshold distance from an object ahead of the vehicle; if the distance between the vehicle and the object is within the threshold distance, engaging regenerative braking to reduce the speed of the vehicle; and if the distance between the vehicle and the object is above the threshold distance, preventing regenerative braking from being engaged to allow the vehicle to coast.

Abstract: A voltage saturation prevention algorithm used as at least part of a method of controlling an electric vehicle, wherein the electric vehicle comprises an electric motor, a controller, and an inverter. The controller receives a control signal with an instruction to operate the electric motor, then sends a switching signal corresponding to the control signal to the inverter, wherein the inverter provides a plurality of output signals for operation of the electric motor. The method includes determining the expected amplitude of the plurality of output signals based on the instruction to operate the electric motor, calculating the amount of modification of the plurality of output signals required to prevent the expected amplitude from reaching a saturation value, and modifying, based on the calculation, the instruction to operate the electric motor to prevent the expected amplitude from reaching the saturation value. The method is implemented in software, without any additional hardware.

Abstract: An electrical drive system for a vehicle. The system includes a plurality of electric propulsion motors and a plurality of corresponding inverter circuits. The system also includes an auxiliary motor for driving an auxiliary device located in the vehicle. The auxiliary motor is connected to the propulsion motors and is driven by the inverter circuits. The system does not include a separate inverter for driving the auxiliary motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and configurations for phase-shift autotransformers and multi-pulse rectifiers. A phase-shift autotransformer includes a wiring configuration for first, second and third magnetic cores, the wiring configuration including primary input and phase-shift windings. The primary input windings are configured to provide a first and second primary input inductances, and phase-shift windings of the wiring configuration are configured to provide multiple inductances for each phase-shift winding. A multi-pulse rectifier is provided including a phase-shifting autotransformer, a diode bridge rectifier configuration coupled to output of the autotransformer and a filtering capacitor coupled to the diode bridge rectifier. Other embodiments are directed to use of the multi-use rectifier system with vehicle charging station, such as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).

Abstract: An online method of detecting and compensating for errors in flux estimation in operation of a motor system. The method includes determining a voltage compensation term by comparing an expected voltage and an actual voltage. The method also includes determining a flux compensation term by passing the voltage compensation term through a low-pass filter, and determining a corrected flux component value by comparing the flux compensation term with a flux value obtained from a look-up table, wherein the low-pass filter receives operating parameters based on data regarding an operating environment of the motor system. The method then further determines a corrected torque value based on the corrected flux component value.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and configurations for phase-shift autotransformers and multi-pulse rectifiers. A phase-shift autotransformer includes a wiring configuration for first, second and third magnetic cores, the wiring configuration including primary input and phase-shift windings. The primary input windings are configured to provide a first and second primary input inductances, and phase-shift windings of the wiring configuration are configured to provide multiple inductances for each phase-shift winding. A multi-pulse rectifier is provided including a phase-shifting autotransformer, a diode bridge rectifier configuration coupled to output of the autotransformer and a filtering capacitor coupled to the diode bridge rectifier. Other embodiments are directed to use of the multi-use rectifier system with vehicle charging station, such as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).

Abstract: An online method of detecting and compensating for errors in flux estimation in operation of a motor system. The method includes determining a voltage compensation term by comparing an expected voltage and an actual voltage. The method also includes determining a flux compensation term by passing the voltage compensation term through a low-pass filter, and determining a corrected flux component value by comparing the flux compensation term with a flux value obtained from a look-up table, wherein the low-pass filter receives operating parameters based on data regarding an operating environment of the motor system. The method then further determines a corrected torque value based on the corrected flux component value.

Abstract: A DC link capacitor cooling system having an integrated heat sink disposed across a bottom surface of a DC link capacitor with a dielectric thermal interface material covering the integrated heat sink, and a chassis contacting the dielectric thermal interface material, wherein the chassis has an active fluid coolant domain therein.

Abstract: An inverter assembly for an electric vehicle. The inverter assembly includes three inverters driving at least one wheel of the vehicle. Each inverter has a different phases angle relative to the other inverters in order to minimize current ripple and reduce the capacitor size to allow a smaller package for the inverter assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle drive system for an electric vehicle having in-hub motors configured to be independently controlled from the main traction motors. The configuration allows for robust control of the vehicle dynamics and behavior by allowing an improved powertrain control. The system also allows the vehicle to achieve better efficiencies.

Abstract: A combined bi-directional converter and an auxiliary power module circuit for an 800V battery of an electric vehicle. The converter providing a stepped voltage of 400V with a duty ratio of 50 percent. The combined circuit comprises a high voltage side and a low voltage side. A transformer provides an interface between the high voltage side and the low voltage side. The combined circuit comprises a buck and boost mode.

Abstract: An electrical drive system for a vehicle. The system includes a plurality of electric propulsion motors and a plurality of corresponding inverter circuits. The system also includes an auxiliary motor for driving an auxiliary device located in the vehicle. The auxiliary motor is connected to the propulsion motors and is driven by the inverter circuits. The system does not include a separate inverter for driving the auxiliary motor.

Abstract: An electrical drive system for a vehicle. The system includes a plurality of electric propulsion motors and a plurality of corresponding inverter circuits. The system also includes an auxiliary motor for driving an auxiliary device located in the vehicle. The auxiliary motor is connected to the propulsion motors and is driven by the inverter circuits. The system does not include a separate inverter for driving the auxiliary motor.

Abstract: An inverter assembly for an electric vehicle. The inverter assembly includes three inverters driving at least one wheel of the vehicle. Each inverter has a different phases angle relative to the other inverters in order to minimize current ripple and reduce the capacitor size to allow a smaller package for the inverter assembly.