Technical Roadmaps of Electric Motor Technology for Next Generation Electric Vehicles

Abstract

This paper provides a consolidated discussion and proposes significant measures in improving and advancing the performance of synchronous machines employed in electric traction applications designed for passenger electric vehicles (EVs). The paper quantifies the discussion on improving the power density (kW/kg) and efficiency (%η) of the machine with the commercially available solutions in terms of new design architectures, advanced emerging materials, and adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. New challenges and opportunities are identified for the optimized machine designs having the potential to meet the global standards while keeping the cost under control. This paper provides an overview of current trends, an introduction to innovative technologies, and changes in existing manufacturing practices to achieve high-performance electrical machines with improved fault tolerance capabilities and reliability. Thereby meeting the standards for the next generation of electric vehicles.