In the constant drive to improve efficiency and performance while increasing affordability, the recent introduction of wide bandgap (WBG) technologies (such as SiC, GaN and beyond, whose development is excluded in this topic since it is covered in the KDT partnership) need further effort for their integration in new, on-board architectures, taking into account new powertrain generations with different voltage levels, e.g. 400V, 800V and higher. Achieving innovative compact integrated solutions will be both a strong lever for future economies of scale and a strong advantage for flexibility that will satisfy user’s needs and increase acceptance, as well as an enabler for new powertrain architectures with distributed multiple wheel drives. Proposals are expected to address all the following:System-partitioning/-integration: Intelligent, redundant and fail-safe topology/system architecture; highly integrated power electronics with component integration and building-block approaches for a minimal level of parasitics; integration and functional modularity of power converters (integrated on-board charger and traction inverter, an integrated inverter and electric motor, integrated DC/DC and inverter, high-frequency DC/DC power conversion with WBG components); Circuit concepts and control: Topologies adapted to advanced WBG semiconductors and new materials, “including & beyond GaN”; control approaches for improved reliability as well as reduction of losses, noise and interference at a system level; novel control strategies with self-learning and intelligent monitoring capabilities, suitable for very high-frequency operation among other actions as outlined. The award value is EUR 20 000 000.

 

Eligibility      

 

To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries;

 

The Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions

The Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States

Eligible non-EU countries; countries associated to Horizon Europe and  low- and middle-income countries

The deadline for application is 14 September 2021. 

 

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