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Power Electronics for GM 2-Mode Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Technical Paper
2010-01-1253
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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General Motors has developed a portfolio of advanced propulsion vehicles that has set the standard for optimal fuel economy in full-size utility vehicles. An overview of power electronics used in this portfolio, already available in the market, is presented. These components are key enablers for the strategic products in portfolio. Block diagrams for various configurations are also described to show common power electronics components used in traction and auxiliary systems. Briefly real wheel drive (RWD) and front wheel drive (FWD) vehicle applications are described.
Specific analysis and test results are presented from development of Traction Power Inverter used in RWD vehicles. Vehicle-based durability profiles are used in analysis to predict IGBT power modules thermal performance. Using key metrics for volume and mass, benchmarking data is also presented.
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Desai, P., Anwar, M., Gleason, S., and Hawkins, S., "Power Electronics for GM 2-Mode Hybrid Electric Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 2010-01-1253, 2010, https://doi.org/10.4271/2010-01-1253.Also In
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