Application of Cuk converter together with battery technologies on the low voltage DC supply for electric vehicles

Wenzheng Xu, K. W.E. Cheng, K. W. Chan

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Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) have becoming more and more popular, and although there is no doubt that motor is the key part of a functional EV, it is generally accepted that the battery is the critical component and a main obstacle of the development of EVs. In this paper, some advanced research and technology of batteries is presented and compared one by one, especially those adopted by flagship EV automakers. Some emerging batteries which have great potential for future EVs are also discussed. Based on this, the paper studies the application in EV of Cuk converter, which can be regarded as a combination of boost converter and buck converter, on the low voltage side DC supply electric vehicles together with the batteries, and even super-capacitors which have unique characteristics. Further research and design is given regarding to multi-switching of the DC-DC topology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications
Subtitle of host publicationElectric Transportation - Automotive, Vessel and Aircraft, PESA 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509000623
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Feb 2016
Event6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2015 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 15 Dec 201517 Dec 2015

Publication series

Name2015 6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications: Electric Transportation - Automotive, Vessel and Aircraft, PESA 2015

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2015
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period15/12/1517/12/15

Keywords

  • Battery technology
  • Cuk converter
  • Electric vehicle
  • EV power system
  • super-capacitors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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