Volvo Cars - Performance Improvement of Induction machines for Automotive Applications

In recent years, induction machines (IMs) are being actively considered and implemented by leading automakers and researchers to address the challenges associated with electric vehicle (EV) propulsion. Their simple construction, robustness, and high torque-to-weight ratio make them particularly well-suited for automotive traction applications. In addition, the growth of automotive industry towards rare earth free machines, IMs could possibly be a good candidate for a more sustainable electric driveline. On the other hand, IMs suffer from low power factor and lower efficiency at low load. For this reason, different advanced engineering techniques can be adopted to improve the performance and efficiency of these types of machines. For example, using different materials, optimizing the geometry, and using different control strategies.

The thesis work will conducted onsite at Volvo Cars, in Goteborg, Sweeden.

Further information: https://jobs.volvocars.com/job/Gothenburg-Thesis-Work-Performance-Improvement-of-Induction-machines-for-Automotive-Applications/1009324001/

If you are interested, contact prof. Gianmario Pellegrino (gianmario.pellegrino@polito.it) and Simone Ferrari (simone.ferrari@polito.it) before contact the company.