ABSTRACT

The ever-increasing challenge of the climate crisis and the need for alternative fuel for driving the propulsion system encourages the development, advancement, and deployment of low-carbon and zero-emission electric vehicles. The need for enhancement in energy efficiency drives the research, innovation, and implementation of regenerative braking systems in Electric Vehicles. However, managing the regenerative braking system along with onboard appliances control in EVs remains a significant challenge. This report presents a comprehensive study on the management of regenerative braking and onboard appliances control in EVs. This report presents a comprehensive study on the management of regenerative braking and onboard appliances control in EVs. A control strategy for the regenerative braking system using a brushless DC (BLDC) motor and H-bridge inverter has been developed and tested. The simulation models for regenerative braking, the performance of lithium-ion batteries, and the control strategies for operating the BLDC motor have been simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. Application simulation of the operation of the BLDC motor for motoring and generator action has been tested in Proteus Circuit Simulation Suite. A prototype has also been fabricated for experimental validation.