Comprehensive Simulations and Comparative Analysis of the Electric Propulsion Motor for a Solar/Battery Electric Auto Rickshaw Three-Wheeler

Auto rickshaws are three-wheeled vehicles commonly used as taxis of people and goods in many Asian countries. In the design of a new solar/battery electric auto rickshaw, the most critical components (i.e. the motor and motor controller) of the drive train must be vigorously studied. The results of such a comprehensive study are needed to balance the design trade-offs in order to achieve an optimally sized and controlled system. This paper …