Typhoon HIL Blog


HIL testing the state of the art in EV charging communication

Posted by Cassiano F. Moraes and Heitor J. Tessaro on Mar 2, 2023 11:39:11 AM

Topics: e-Mobility, Technology Article

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The standardization of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) communication is still under development, but a push for a globally defined standard is making interoperability possible. This article outlines the challenges of manufacturers in dealing with charging standards in constant evolution. In addition, it demonstrates how automated, real-time, hardware-in-the-loop testing can help manufacturers reduce the time and cost to develop and test their charging systems. 

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Accelerate xEV Motor Drive ECU Development and Testing with HIL

Posted by Debora Santo on Dec 21, 2022 12:06:10 PM

Topics: e-Mobility, Technology Article

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Developing and testing motor drive electronic control units (ECUs) for electric vehicles (EVs) has numerous challenges. We gathered a group of panelists from Infineon Technologies and Infinitum for a discussion on how to overcome them with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation solutions. This article is a part of our HIL e-Mobility series and includes access to the webinar recording with a dedicated motor drive ECU testing demo. 

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HIL Testing EV Drive Units with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Posted by Cassiano F. Moraes and Heitor J. Tessaro on Dec 1, 2022 11:26:18 AM

Topics: e-Mobility, Technology Article

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The evolution of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is directly related to the development and use of more efficient and reliable components. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) provide higher efficiency and power density in a smaller frame, which contributes to achieving targets set forth for EVs. This article outlines the benefits of PMSMs in the e-Mobility sector and how Typhoon HIL solutions can help test and validate the complex controllers required by PMSM-based drive units using ultra-high-fidelity simulations of finite element method (FEM) models.

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Testing DC Fast Chargers Against Faults and Grid Disturbances

Posted by Cassiano F. Moraes and Heitor J. Tessaro on Nov 9, 2022 11:05:36 AM

Topics: e-Mobility, Technology Article

Testing DC Fast Chargers Against Faults and Grid Disturbances


With the rise of EVs in the mobility sector, safe testing and integration of DC fast chargers in existing grids have become a priority. See how Typhoon HIL solutions can help with rapid control prototyping of new charging infrastructure and streamline the validation testing process.

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What is ASIL for Electric Vehicles and EV powertrains?

Posted by Florian Rohde on Oct 26, 2022 12:13:34 PM

Topics: e-Mobility, Technology Article

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Although Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) definitions are well established and understood for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) cars, it is still somewhat unclear which ASIL levels are appropriate for pure electric vehicles (EVs). For example, what are the appropriate ASIL levels for EV Powertrain controllers such as: electric motor drive ECU, battery management ECU, onboard charger ECU, among others. In this blog, we see what ASIL means for EV development and how can Typhoon HIL solutions help you meet ASIL requirements.

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Leading DC Fast Charging with HIL

Posted by Cassiano F. Moraes and Heitor J. Tessaro on Sep 27, 2022 1:27:23 PM

Topics: e-Mobility, Technology Article

Leading DC Fast Charging

 

The main roadblock that currently holds back electric vehicles (EVs) from becoming the mainstream transportation method is their increased charging time in long-distance driving. But this is where DC Fast Chargers (DCFC) come in. DCFC can revolutionize the e-Mobility industry by providing a faster and more efficient charging experience, also enabling the fast charging of electrified fleets and heavy-duty vehicles. For this, power converters and controllers for DCFC need to be widely tested to ensure high efficiency and reliability in the charging process, increasing development complexity.

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EV rapid control prototyping done safely and easily with HIL

Posted by Debora Santo on Sep 22, 2022 1:01:35 PM

Topics: Case Study, e-Mobility

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In this blog, learn more about the controller test setup put together for teaching purposes at The Faculty of Technical Sciences of the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, which is integrating solutions from Infineon Technologies and Typhoon HIL.

 

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PANDA is Driving New Electric Vehicle Technologies to Market

Posted by Sergio Costa on Sep 9, 2022 12:23:50 PM

Topics: e-Mobility, Project Update

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Highlights
  • What is the H2020 PANDA project?
  • The Power of the EMR Framework
  • Cloud-based Integration
  • Reducing vehicle time-to-market

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Optimize EV BMS Development and Testing with HIL

Posted by Debora Santo on Aug 26, 2022 10:11:02 AM

Topics: e-Mobility, Technology Article

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Electric vehicle (EV) battery management system (BMS) development and testing have some specific challenges, so we gathered a team of expert panelists from the University of California Merced and the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten to discuss how hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) solutions can address them. This article is a part of our HIL e-Mobility series and includes access to the webinar recording with a dedicated BMS HIL Testing demo.  

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Fuji Electric’s Railway R&D Center tests new trains with HIL

Posted by Ivan Celanovic on Jun 8, 2022 12:53:08 PM

Topics: Case Study, e-Mobility

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Blog Highlights:
  • How the Fuji Electric evaluation process led to Typhoon HIL solution adoption.
  • Key challenges in traction applications before introducing HIL testing.
  • Main advantages of HIL testing electric train propulsion inverters and motor drives.

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