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Comprehensive Review of Power Electronic DC-DC Converters in Electric Vehicle Applications

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Volume 1, Issue 1,  Article Number: 241005 (2024) 

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Anil Kumar Bhargava a | Uttam Kumar Gupta a,*ORCID logo | Mamta Rani b | Ajit a

aDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Anand International College of Engineering, Jaipur – 303012, India

bDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, JECRC University, Jaipur – 303905, India

*Corresponding Author: ukgupta2001@gmail.com

Received: 28 September 2024 | Revised: 18 October 2024

Accepted: 22 October 2024 | Published Online: 27 October 2024

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Abstract

The rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) presents a sustainable alternative to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving overall vehicle efficiency. This paper investigates the critical role of power electronic converters, especially DC-DC converters, within EV powertrains. Emphasizing the necessity of achieving appropriate voltage levels for battery and motor operation, it explores conventional and advanced DC-DC converter topologies, including the conventional boost converter (BC) and the interleaved four-phase boost converter (IBC). Additionally, the paper highlights the growing importance of wide bandgap semiconductors (WBGSs) such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in enhancing converter performance by enabling higher switching frequencies, improved thermal operation, and reduced losses. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study reveals the potential of WBGSs to improve the efficiency and reliability of EV charging systems, power converters, and electric motors, making them crucial for future EV advancements. This work aims to underline the importance of power electronic converter design and control in shaping the future of electric vehicles.

Keywords

Transportation electrification; Electric vehicles; Power converters; Third harmonic injection; Multi-level inverter

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A. K. Bhargava, U. K. Gupta, M. Rani, and Ajit, “Comprehensive Review of Power Electronic DC-DC Converters in Electric Vehicle Applications,” Radius: Journal of Science and Technology 1(1) (2024) 241005.

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