Rapid prototyping of electric vehicle controllers combining Dymola and Simulink

Abstract

A methodology that allows the rapid prototyping of electric vehicle controllers is presented. A hybrid simulation scheme is implemented. It combines Dymola for the dynamic modelling of the prototype and Simulink for the design of the vehicle controller. This combination allows a complete simulation of the prototype obtaining, as a final product, the source code for the digital controller. The proposed methodology offers flexibility to evaluate different control strategies, modify the physical model, and verify results quickly. Consequently, time and costs of the development process are reduced.