Layout Option
Master of Science in Engineering
Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Engineering
Department
Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Chen Duan
Second Advisor
Dr. Allan Taylor
Third Advisor
Dr. Girma Tewolde
Abstract
The EV Kartz organization is an engineering team at Kettering University that designs, builds, and races electric go-karts. The pursuit of continuous improvement has resulted in a split axle and dual-motor vehicle that is capable of greater mobility through torque vectoring. The increased torque, power, and complexity of a dual-motor vehicle in combination with the decreased natural stability of a split axle necessitates a new vehicle architecture implementing advanced vehicle dynamics controls. In addition, sensors and actuators commonly available to traditional internal combustion vehicles are not available or prohibited for these designs, encouraging the investigation of EV-specific controls. This thesis develops a specification for electrical hardware, power delivery systems, communication protocols, sensor arrangements, and a software core for the future implementation of select vehicle dynamics control algorithms in a variety of relevant electric vehicles.
Recommended Citation
Grasman, Henry, "A Minimum Viable Architecture for EV Vehicle Dynamics Control" (2024). Graduate Theses. 6.
https://digitalcommons.kettering.edu/graduate_theses/6
