Electro mobility(or e-Mobility) represents the concept of using electric powertrain technologies, in-vehicle information, and communication technologies and connected infrastructures to enable the electric propulsion of vehicles and fleets. Powertrain technologies include full electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that convert hydrogen into electricity. e-Mobility efforts are motivated by the need to address corporate fuel efficiency and emission requirements, as well as market demands for lower operational costs. [1]

Figure 1. The Internet of E-mobility

Figure 1 shows when electric vehicles were introduced, they had a plethora of issues. With time and technological advancements, progress was made and people started warming up to EVs. But issues like the availability of charging infrastructure, and technical malfunctions still persisted. To accelerate mass adoption, the EV industry decided to take the internet road. [3]

The design of an electric drive

Electrical energy is stored in a rechargeable battery. Devices termed inverters convert the battery’s direct current into alternating current for driving the electric motor. The more efficient conversion is, the longer a car can travel when a battery is fully charged. Finally, an electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy: The e-motor obtains this energy to generate magnetic fields. Their attractive and repellent forces produce a rotational motion. [2]

Applications

Safety and smart driving

ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) is one of the best-offered features through IoT. It enables real-time monitoring of the vehicles and aids in preventive maintenance offered by the technology making it more reliable. It enables computing the absolute and relative parameters and provides real-time tips to ensure better performance. [3]

EVs are the future of roads and the inclusion of the internet will take them to new heights, enabling mass popularity and a smooth driving experience. EV experience is not complete without digital interfaces such as mobile phone access and rich intelligence through vehicle data collected over time. Route planning and optimization using these rich datasets and algorithms is the key to success. India is gradually embracing electric vehicles and the government is working to raise awareness of the benefits of switching to electricity. [4]

References:

1. https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/electro-mobility-e-mobility
2. https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/discoveries/electromobility/
3. https://www.eletimes.com/the-internet-of-e-mobility
4. https://chongsoowon.com/the-internet-of-e-mobility-ele-times/

Cite this article:

Thanusri swetha J (2022), The Internet of E-mobility, AnaTechMaz, pp. 106