Affiliation:
1. Department of Electrical Engineering, Linköping University, SE 581 83 Linköping, Sweden
2. TitanX Engine Cooling AB, SE 294 71 Sölvesborg, Sweden
3. Scania CV AB, SE 151 48 Södertalje, Sweden
Abstract
Several technological challenges delay the adoption of electrified powertrains in the heavy-duty transport sector. For fuel-cell hybrid electric trucks, key issues include slow cold start, reduced cooling power during high ambient temperatures, and uncertainties regarding durability. In addition, the engineers must handle the complexity of the system. In this article, a Matlab/Simulink library is introduced, which has been developed to aid engineers in the design and optimization of energy management systems and strategies of this complex system that consider mechanical, electrochemical, and thermal energy flows. The library is introduced through five example vehicle models, and through case studies that highlight the various kinds of analysis that can be performed using the provided models. All library code is open source, open for commercial use, and runs in Matlab/Simulink without any need for external libraries.
Funder
Swedish Energy Agency through The Swedish Electromobility Centre
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