Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Development of methods for the generation of representative driving cycles for trucks

Topic and Goal of the Thesis

The electrification of road transport is a key aspect of CO₂ reduction. For successful market penetration, battery-electric trucks must have equal or better attributes in terms of efficiency and economic viability compared to conventional vehicles.

The aim of this work is to derive driving cycles from driving and vehicle data for trucks.

Working Points

• Orientation and research on drive profiles and cycles
• Identification of essential parameters for modelling real-world driving behaviour of battery electric trucks
• Further development of methods for the generation of drive cycles from measurement data
• Exemplary application within the research project BEV goes eHighway (BEE)

Requirements

• Good English or German language skills
• Reliability, commitment and enjoyment of working independently
• Experience with Matlab is an advantage (not a must)

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