Transport And Communications 2024, 12(1):1-12 | DOI: 10.26552/tac.C.2024.1.1

Simulation and Modeling Programs for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: A Review and Case Study of AVL Cruise for Energy Consumption Analysis

Emilia M. Szumska1, Adriana Skuza1
1 Department of Transport and Automotive Engineering, Kielce University of Technology, Kielce, 25-314, Poland

Continuous advancements in alternative drive technologies for vehicles necessitate the development of sophisticated computational tools. Due to the inherent complexity of these systems, prototyping can be a time-consuming and expensive endeavour. Fortunately, computer-aided modelling and simulation environments offer a viable alternative by enabling the virtual testing of novel drivetrain solutions without the need for physical prototypes. These environments leverage existing solutions and readily available models of vehicles, drives, and their components, fostering the efficient development of new concepts and optimized drivetrain models. This paper presents a curated overview of select vehicle modelling and simulation programs, followed by the introduction of an electric vehicle model developed within the AVL Cruise software.

Keywords: electric vehicle, modelling, simulation, energy efficiency, AVL Cruise
JEL classification: L62

Received: March 19, 2024; Revised: March 19, 2024; Accepted: April 27, 2024; Prepublished online: April 27, 2024; Published: April 28, 2024  Show citation

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