Modeling for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Using Simscape

Shuvra Das is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Detroit Mercy and Director of International Programs in the college of Engineering and Science. He has an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, and a Masters and Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University. He was a post-doctoral researcher at University of Notre Dame and also worked in industry prior to being in academia for 25 years. He has taught a variety of courses ranging from freshmen to advanced graduate level within Mechanical Engineering, as well as in the Advanced Electric Vehicle program. His research interests include mechatronics system modeling and simulation, multi-physics process and product simulation using CAE tools such as Finite and Boundary Elements, structural analysis and design, design processes and design thinking, and engineering education. He received many awards for teaching and research at Detroit Mercy as well as from organizations outside the university. He served as Associate Dean for Research and Outreach at Detroit Mercy for six years. During this time, he launched the undergraduate Robotics and Mechatronics Systems Engineering Program, the Advanced Electric Vehicle certificate program, and several additional engineering degree programs in collaboration with Chinese Universities.

• Preface.- Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles.- Introduction to Simscape and Vehicle Dynamics.- Modeling Energy Storage.- Modeling DC Motors and Their Control.- Power Electronics and Hardware Controls.- Modeling and Control of AC Motors for Traction Applications.- Modeling Hybrid Vehicle System Architecture.- Author's Biography.