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E-mobility drive inverters adapt quickly and flexibly to meet the needs of commercial EVs

To achieve the 2030 climate targets in the transport sector, policymakers in more and more countries, cities and municipalities are establishing new legal frameworks and regulations.

02/06/2021 12:07:59

In 2021, e-mobility is no longer a vision but a reality.

New forms of mobility and technologies will be an important component of global energy transition and climate protection. Falling prices of battery and fuel cell systems are also making alternative drive systems and vehicles commercially interesting and will help to ensure even greater acceptance among customers.

In particular, demand for alternative commercial vehicles is growing rapidly. In inner cities and urban environments, buses, trams, municipal vehicles (waste collection and street cleaners), as well as light and heavy distribution trucks, will all be powered by electric energy in the future.

In order to generate the best customer value, an e-mobility drive inverter must have the ability to meet new requirements and innovations quickly and flexibly, while, at the same time, maintaining high quality literally ‘on the road’.

Electrification means that, in addition to the main drive of the vehicle being powered by electric motors, the various auxiliary components – pumps for air conditioning and power steering, water pumps, air compressors, linear actuators, hydraulic pumps for loading bays, and tail lifts – must also be driven using electric motors. But with so many motor technologies readily available, it’s a challenge to decide which one to use, as well as which drive you need to control that type of motor.

Read the full article in the June issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.