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Project Code [EPSPG/2024/1794]
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Project title
Powertrain Optimisation for Integrated Electrochemical and Electromechanical Systems
Primary Funding Agency
Taighde �ireann-Research Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
As it stands, electrification is the only proven path to reducing global carbon emissions. Reducing our species' consumption of fossil fuels is the singular goal that we must adopt in order to stem the effects of climate change. A significant amount of time and resources has already been invested in the electrification of transport, but there is still a long road ahead before we have a decarbonised transport system.
The biggest challenges to electrification are presented by less conventional vehicles such as heavy-duty trucks and aircraft. The extremely high power and energy requirements of such vehicles makes their development impossible with off-the-shelf battery electric powertrains. The specialist electric powertrain of the future will have to feature multiple different electrochemical elements, such as batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. All aspects of these devices, and their interaction with the electronic and mechanical components of the powertrain need to be understood and optimised to enable the development of such specialist powertrains.
The objective of this body of work is to investigate the broad electrical and electrochemical technologies of relevance to high-power electromobility systems for heavy-duty ground vehicles and electric aircraft. The key to this work is finding those interactions between the power electronics and electrochemical systems that are most impactful whilst considering relevant factors such as battery lifetime, and complex electrical factors, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Grant Approved
�124,000.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
1. Carbon Stocks, GHG Emissions, Sinks and Management Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/08/2028