Benchmarking of electric and hybrid vehicle electric machines, power electronics, and batteries

Abstract

Electric and hybrid vehicles continue to demand a share of the automotive market. This movement has been mainly enabled by recent technological improvements in the realm of electric motors, power electronics, and energy storage. While many electric vehicles are on the market, they are not as cost competitive as the conventional vehicles, and this is needed for large-scale market penetration. In order for this to become a reality, continued research is needed to develop new technologies. This paper presents the metrics and benchmarks used to gauge the performance of various systems. In addition, the current state-of-the-art technologies are presented in terms of these metrics as well as the future goals and trends in the industry. With continued development, the market for electric and hybrid vehicles will only continue to increase.