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EU funding (€4,998,667): Functionally Integrated E-axle Ready for Mass Market Third GENeration Electric Vehicles Hor 14 Nov 2018 EU Research and Innovation programme "Horizon"
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Functionally Integrated E-axle Ready for Mass Market Third GENeration Electric Vehicles
FITGEN aims at developing a functionally integrated e-axle ready for implementation in third generation electric vehicles. It is delivered at TRL and MRL 7 in all its components and demonstrated on an electric vehicle platform designed for the European market (A-segment reference platform). The e-axle is composed of a latest generation Buried-Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Machine, driven by a SiC-inverter and coupled with a high-speed transmission. It is complemented by a DC/DC-converter for high voltage operation of the motor in traction and for enabling superfast charging of the 40kWh battery (120kW-peak) plus an integrated AC/DC on-board charger. The e-axle also includes a breakthrough cooling system which combines the water motor/inverter circuit with transmission oil. The FITGEN e-axle delivers significant advances over the 2018 State of the Art: 1) 40% increase of the power density of the e-motor, with operation up to 18,000rpm; 2) 50% increase of the power density of the inverter, thanks to the adoption of SiC-components; 3) affordable super-fast charge capability (120kW-peak) enabled by the DC/DC-converter, integrated with single- or 3-phase AC/DC-charger; 4) increase of the electric driving range from 740 to 1,050km (including 75 minutes of charging time) in real-world freeway driving with the use of auxiliaries. The FITGEN e-axle will enter the market in the year 2023, reaching a production volume target of 200,000 units/year by 2025 and of 700,000 units/year by 2030. It is designed to be brand-independent and to fit different segments and configurations of electric vehicles, including hybrids. The FITGEN consortium includes one car-maker and three automotive suppliers for motor, power electronics, and transmission, reproducing the complete supply chain of the e-axle. Their expertise is leveraged by the partnership with research institutions and academia, constituting an ideal setup for strengthening the competitiveness of the European automotive industry.
Funded Companies:
| Company name | Funding amount |
| AIT Austrian Institute OF Technology GmbH | €882,408 |
| Brusa Elektronik AG | €1,228,892 |
| Centro Ricerche Fiat Scpa | €918,625 |
| Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation | €433,000 |
| GKN Driveline International GmbH | €221,900 |
| Politecnico Di Torino | €592,875 |
| Stmicroelectronics Srl | €515,218 |
| Vrije Universiteit Brussel | €205,750 |
Source: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/824335
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