Accelerating EV Thermal Controller Development Using RCP on Speedgoat
Bharathan Sivashanmugam, Mahindra & Mahindra
Gopa Kishor Gummadi, Mahindra & Mahindra
Abhijeet Chothave, Mahindra & Mahindra
Electric vehicle (EV) thermal systems must operate with high efficiency to enhance range and performance. Effective control of various thermal components is essential to minimize energy waste, but during the vehicle development process, not all electronic control units (ECUs) are available, and function development is in its early stages. This makes calibration, testing, and efficiency evaluation challenging.
To overcome these issues, Mahindra & Mahindra developed a solution that enables systems engineers to adjust vehicle controls without the constraints of hardware controllers. Using Simulink, Simscape, and the Speedgoat platform, we created a flexible environment for functional logic development and seamless vehicle system behavior verification. This presentation explores the challenges of controlling thermal components when ECUs are unavailable during development. We present a solution that enables real-time vehicle control adjustments without hardware configuration. Attendees will learn how Simulink, Simscape, and Speedgoat streamline the development process, allowing better control and testing of vehicle systems and leading to more efficient and effective vehicle designs.
Our approach enhances controller development, integrates prototyping tools, optimizes control strategies, and supports continuous integration within the development cycle. By leveraging MathWorks products and services, OEMs can improve EV thermal management system design, testing, and optimization. This comprehensive toolset supports all stages of development, from modeling and simulation to real-time testing, ultimately contributing to faster time-to-market, improved system performance, and reduced development costs—aligning with the strategic goals of advanced EV development.
Published: 22 Dec 2024