System dynamics of electrified vehicles: some facts, thoughts, and challenges

Mainly motivated by ecological aspects and the resulting worldwide regulations, electrified vehicles are getting increasing attention from researchers, car manufacturers, and consumers. While most discussions are focusing on the hybrid or completely electric propulsion technologies, this contribution will focus on the aspects of system dynamics related to electrified vehicles. Most of the aspects discussed here are also interesting for vehicles with conventional combustion engines, which will be dominating the mobility market for many years to come. Here, after discussing some basic principles of energy consumption and recuperation potentials, chassis systems are discussed with respect to energy efficiency and fitness for electrified vehicles. Further on, some system implementations are presented to show promising or already successful solutions to the arising challenges.