Energy Management and Drive Train

Energy management and distribution is interwoven with optimal driving strategy. The majority of the total vehicle energy is being produced and consumed in the drive train. Terrain profile is an important factor to consider when planning the drive strategy. Total energy flow is being managed, from the very beginning through harnessing solar and wind energy while recuperating with regenerative brakes. It is necessary to optimize the storage, transport and distribution of energy to the connected electrical vehicles and back into the power grid. The vehicle in itself represents a micro smart grid or, if you will, an example of the smart building concept.