Eliminate the Guess Work in Battery Modeling Selections System-level design engineers have a difficult task. They deal with challenging questions such as: What Lithium-ion cells work best for a particular application; How many cells should be placed in series and parallel; or What type of motor and drive technology should be used? They have to […]
Unlocking the Potential of eVTOL Aircraft for Taxi Services: Advancing On-Demand Transportation Safely and Efficiently The world is rapidly advancing towards an integrated and accessible on-demand transportation network. Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles have emerged as the ideal solution for the near future, offering faster and more efficient travel options. However, ensuring the […]
Unveiling the Power of GT-SUITE This year, Gamma Technologies celebrated a significant milestone: its 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1994, Gamma Technologies has been at the forefront of engineering simulation, revolutionizing how industries approach design and innovation. At the heart of this transformation is GT-SUITE, the company’s flagship systems simulation software that has become […]
The Need for Realistic Vehicle Operating Conditions In an era where mobility is becoming increasingly electrified, new engineering strategies are needed to properly optimize an entire vehicle system for both fuel and energy saving potential that account for a multitude of driving scenarios. Especially during local commutes with traffic, being able to predict both […]
Governmental Regulations Impacting Automotive OEMs In recent news, new vehicle tailpipe governmental regulations in the United States have softened for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) development of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids (HEVs). The Department of Energy has significantly slowed the phase-out of existing rules that give automakers extra fuel-economy credit for electric and hybrid vehicles […]
What are the Sources of Noise and Vibration in Electric Drives? The general shift towards electrification in the electric vehicle (EV) market and beyond has created a need for higher fidelity simulation of electric powertrains. One aspect of this trend that has been getting attention is the desire for detailed analysis of an electric motor’s […]
From calculating EV range to heat pump design, there is a blog for every simulation! As we kick off 2024, let’s look back at the best blogs of 2023! Since the inception of Gamma Technologies, GT-SUITE has optimized system simulation solutions for manufacturers! In no order, these are the top 10 blogs written in 2023 that […]
Component-Level Design & Analysis for Motor Thermal Security Most of today’s traction motors in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) that use interior permanent magnet (IPM) rotors with rare-earth magnets embedded in the rotor (automotive companies are starting to explore or even build other technologies, but that is a topic for […]
What Happens During Battery Thermal Runaway? As the world continues to move towards a more sustainable future, so does the popularity of electric vehicles. While the benefits of electric vehicles are many, one of the key challenges is ensuring that the battery packs used in these vehicles are safe and reliable. In the context of […]
Streamlining BEV Drive Cycles Welcome to the second blog of this two-part series on how simulation platforms such as GT-SUITE can streamline the various drive cycles of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to determine the range and adjustment factors. Read part one to learn more about how electric vehicle (EV) range guidelines are currently determined here. […]
