A Novel Approach Using Model Predictive Control to Enhance the Range of Electric Vehicles. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Eckstein, Julian; Lüke, Christopher; Brunstein, Frederik; Friedel, Patrick; Köhler, Ulrich; Trächtler, Ansgar
• Is Part Of: Procedia technology. Volume 26(2016)
• Page Start: 177
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Model Predictive Control -- Automotive -- Electric Vehicle -- HVAC -- Optimization; Technology -- Congresses; Technology -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Congresses; Engineering -- Periodicals; Engineering; Technology; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 605
• DOI: 10.1016/j.protcy.2016.08.024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2212-0173

Abstract

Abstract: The energy consumption of comfort components influences the range of electric vehicles significantly. Thus, intelligent power distribution is required. In this contribution a piece-wise linear model predictive controller is proposed which influences the heating ventilation and air-conditioning. Predictive route data is used to identify high power demands in the drivetrain. The controller ensures a defined comfort level while reducing the power loss of the traction battery. To enable real-time capability a sophisticated driver cabin model is linearized and used in a bilinear optimization. The control performance is evaluated in detail and conclusions are drawn for further development.