Title: Overview of electric machines for electric and hybrid vehicles

Authors: K.T. Chau; Wenlong Li

Addresses: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong ' Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Abstract: This invited paper gives an overview of various electric machines for application to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). First of all, the classification and a brief introduction of EVs and HEVs are presented. Then, viable electric machines that have been applied to EVs and HEVs, including the DC, induction, Switched Reluctance (SR) and Permanent Magnet (PM) brushless types, are reviewed. Consequently, the advanced PM machines that are promising for application to EVs and HEVs are discussed. Finally, the integrated PM machines are introduced, which are essential for future EVs and HEVs.

Keywords: electric machines; electric motors; hybrid electric vehicles; HEVs; electric vehicles; permanent magnet machines.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2014.057775

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2014 Vol.64 No.1, pp.46 - 71

Received: 14 Apr 2011
Accepted: 28 Oct 2011
Published online: 30 Oct 2014 *

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