Powering the Future: The Silent Revolution Behind Electric Vehicles
(This story originally appeared in on Sep 29, 2023)
By Kiran Devlukia, Global Head Electrical & Electronic Integration CoE at Tata Technologies.
In many cities today, the noise of internal combustion engines (ICEs) is transforming into the low hum of electric vehicles (EVs). While the ripples of this transformation touch everything from urban planning to geopolitics, at the heart of it is a quiet revolution — the evolution of the electrical and electronic architectures that power these vehicles.
Surging Towards an Electric Future
The EV market, once considered a niche, is speeding up at an unprecedented pace. Global sales may still be modest as compared to traditional vehicles, but the graph is changing rapidly. By 2030, EV sales are predicted to grow by up to six times their current volume. This growth isn’t just in numbers. Since 2010, there’s been a huge investment of over $280 billion into automotive innovation, with approximately $120 billion dedicated to electric vehicles alone.
The Tech Under the Hood
Delve under the hood of any EV, and you'll find an intricate convergence of the best of modern technology. It's not just about batteries and motors. The real game changer is the intricate network of electronic control units (ECUs), power electronics, and the increasingly complex Electrical & Electronics architecture (EEA). This architecture, combined with embedded software, ensures that every component of an EV — from its battery management system to its cooling mechanisms — communicates, integrates, and operates seamlessly and harmoniously.
Trends & Challenges in Electrical & Electronics architecture (EEA)
The Electrical & Electronics architecture (EEA) landscape has been evolving based on the demands and
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