Electric Vehicles (EVs) are continuing to grow their share of total vehicle sales as consumers, companies, and governments prioritize automotive electrification. Types of EVs include hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Today, EVs commonly use an ac permanent magnet or ac induction motor. A traction inverter is a critical … [Read more...] about Expert View: GaN Semiconductors Driving More Efficient Automotive Traction Inverters
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Cost-Effective Arduino-Based SPWM Control of an Inverter for Training
In this work, a cost-effective sine pulse-width modulation (SPWM) control of an inverter has been implemented using Arduino UNO microcontroller, which can be used with various power stages. The proposed model is focused on power electronics training or learning. It allows users to practice the control of an inverter without the need to be in a face-to-face laboratory. The … [Read more...] about Cost-Effective Arduino-Based SPWM Control of an Inverter for Training
Inverter’s Nonlinear Efficiency and Demand-Side Management Challenges
Renewable energy resources have become an increasingly significant part of power generation for reducing fossil fuel consumption and pollutant emission. Wind and solar energy resources are the most promising options among available renewable energy resources, as they are ever-present, freely available, and environmentally friendly. However, in the presence of renewable … [Read more...] about Inverter’s Nonlinear Efficiency and Demand-Side Management Challenges