Modeling and Simulating the Transition of an Old Vehicle From (ICE) to an Electric Vehicle (EV)

Abstract

This research paper utilizes MATLAB/Simulink modeling and simulation to explore the transition of an old vehicle from an internal combustion engine (ICE) to an electric vehicle (EV). The study focuses on a 1970 Volkswagen beetle EV as a case study and evaluates its performance under different operational conditions, including standard and custom driving cycles in Turkey and Jordan (Amman). The results of this paper indicate that the transition is viable and that modeling and simulation can help in understanding the performance and efficiency of the electric drivetrain system including battery pack, power electronics, and brushless direct current (BLDC) Motor.