Hybrid and Electric Powertrains : The Promise of Higher Environmental Performance

Precise measurements are vital, so design engineers can get every bit of efficiency from their designs. A lack of it can result in the loss of the benefit of using hybrid/electric technology

Fremont, CA – Majority of the transportation markets, from automotive to military, aircraft, and even space systems are seeing a swift rise in the demand for hybrid and electric vehicle technology. However, to achieve the desired efficiency and green profile requirements, it is necessary for this sector to conduct component testing during design and manufacturing processes. 

As these powertrains have many features that make its testing distinct from the standard testing conducted on internal combustion (IC) only systems, it usually requires complicated AC inverter technology, and even more detailed transmissions. Also, precise measurements are vital, so design engineers can get every bit of efficiency from their designs. A lack of it can result in the loss of the benefit of using hybrid/electric technology. 

Typical tests during manufacturing include operational validation, quick performance testing, as well as rigorous testing to verify that high-voltage electrical systems are correctly isolated, and hence safe to use in vehicles. In-process testing may also be conducted to test partial assemblies along the production line. This improves manufacturing efficacy and significantly reduces the chance that faulty components will find their way into the final product.

Moreover, there is great enthusiasm in the automotive, heavy equipment, military and aerospace sectors in accomplishing the promise of higher environmental performance over the functioning of hybrid and electrical vehicles. To reach that goal, those driveline testing applications must be selected that meet the needs of this novel and budding technology.