Advanced electric powertrain technology: ADEPT platform overview

Design of high performance, low cost and clean propulsion systems requires multiple disciplines such as physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and specialisms like control engineering and safety. This paper details the program of EU FP7 Multi-ITN project ADvanced Electric Powertrain Technology (ADEPT) and presents a review of current research achievements of the recruited fellows. The ADEPT programme will provide a virtual research lab community from labs of European universities and industries. After finishing the ADEPT project, the know-how and expertise will also be opened to other research organizations or industry beyond those involved in the project. Special attention in this paper is given to ADEPT Virtual Library - collection of component level, sub-system level and system level components produced and maintained by the ADEPT Consortium. Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) standard for model exchange and simulation is described and its connection with the ADEPT project is established.