Researchers from the Transport and Logistics Competence Centre will participate in the project. The main research areas of the group include software-defined vehicles, control, automated driving and vehicle dynamics. The research group is highly qualified in the field of prototype design, mathematical modelling and simulation.

Role in the Project

The VILNIUS TECH group aims to advance axial flux (AF) machine technology by developing AF motor drives for chassis auxiliary systems, thereby improving the efficiency of electric vehicles (EVs). It introduces a novel vehicle architecture, featuring a high-voltage powertrain with integrated AF drives and actuators, targeting several key developments:

· Enhancing chassis flexibility through the integration of high-performance actuators for various EV segments;
· Increasing EV performance by reducing losses during operation, thereby improving safety and handling;
· Improving chassis kinematics with active steering and toe/camber control to enhance ride comfort, along with practical features such as advanced steering systems for better steering feel and easier parking;
· Increasing reliability via redundant systems and alternative energy sources to ensure continued operation despite component failures;
· Extending digital twins (DTs) to include AF-based chassis actuators for comprehensive vehicle digital twins, enabling detailed analysis of vehicle dynamics and energy consumption, optimising motion controller design, and improving product testing within the XiL environment.