Power electronics is a very important and integral part of the powertrain unit of every electric vehicle. The power electronics of an electric drive system control the transfer of energy between the main components of electric vehicles, such as the battery, the electric motor, and the charger. The efficiency of a given electric drive is significantly influenced by the architecture of the power electronics.
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A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a car that can independently run on fossil fuels and electric power. HEV vehicles are typically equipped with only a smaller traction battery and a less powerful electric motor. However, the electric motor’s performance is sufficient for the vehicle to run solely on electric power.
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A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a car that can run independently on fossil fuels and electricity. In the case of a plug-in hybrid, it is important that the vehicle is equipped with a traction battery that can be recharged from the electricity grid.
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V2L technology allows the electric car to provide AC power to external appliances such as lights, laptops, electric scooters, electric saws, grills and refrigerators. In short, when the power grid is unavailable, the user can use his electric car as a mobile source of electricity.
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A mild-hybrid is a car whose conventional powertrain is supplemented by an electric motor and an additional battery. This modification enables the mild-hybrid to make better use of the recuperated energy.
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