A Single-Module Multi Input Multi Output DC-DC Converter Driven E-Rickshaw Based on Hybrid Sources

Integration of PV source with battery in an electric rickshaw improves the reliability of the drive and reduces dependency on conventional AC supply for charging. This paper proposes a schematic of an electric rickshaw based on a combination of Solar PV and a Lead Acid Battery. Direct integration of PV cells and a battery through a single converter eliminates intermediate stages for charging. A multi-input multi-output DC-DC converter topology is proposed. A comparison of conventionally existing schemes of battery-driven and PV-driven e-rickshaws is done with the proposed scheme. Analysis shows the proposed hybrid configuration is a considerate improvement over the existing designs. Mathematical modeling and simulation are done to analyze the proposed topology.