Electric Drive System Design for Electric Vehicles

Electric Drive System Design for Electric Vehicles bridges the gap between specialized research on EV electric drive system design principles and developing industry-driven solutions. It addresses best practices on ensuring the performance and reliability of EV electric drive systems, including battery, motor, and power electronic components. Based on the author's hands-on experience, the book takes a multidisciplinary approach to EV drive system design, combining electrical engineering, thermal design, mechanical engineering, thermal design, and manufacturing expertise to deliver efficient, reliable, and high-performance solutions. It includes case studies and practical examples from the industry, reviewing state-of-the-art electric system technologies in current EVs such as Lucid, Tesla, Chevrolet, VW, Nissan, and more. Readers will also obtain insight on how fundamental physics plays a critical role in those technology advancements and innovations. The book will benefit academic researchers and graduate students studying power electronic packaging and electric drive systems. It will also serve industry professionals involved in electric vehicle R&D, performance factors, and power electronic system packaging.