Converter-Fed Electric Vehicle (Car) Drives – A Critical Review

Published by Konrad DĄBAŁA1, Marian P. KAZMIERKOWSKI1,2,The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Electrotechnical Institute, Warsaw (1)Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty Electrical Engineering (2) Abstract In this paper the basic requirements and current developments of converter-fed drives for electric vehicles, particularly for electric cars, are reviewed and compared. The basic parts of the powertrain have been presentedContinue reading “Converter-Fed Electric Vehicle (Car) Drives – A Critical Review”

A Short Review of Energy-Efficient Line-Start Motor Design

Published by Tine MARČIČ1, TECES, Research and Development Centre for Electric Machines (1) Abstract. The paper provides an overview of design problems and contemporary research progress in the currently very interesting field of energy-efficient line-start motors. Discussed are problems related to induction motors (IMs), line-start synchronous reluctance motors and line-start interior permanent magnet synchronous motorsContinue reading “A Short Review of Energy-Efficient Line-Start Motor Design”