A Review on Induction Motor Performance and Control Techniques in Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are transformative game-changer in reducing the carbon footprintin the transportation sector. To address this, a large number of researchers are attempting todetermine ways to improve these EVs technologies.Identification of a suitable motor drive andthe development of control schemes are essential for increased EV efficiency. This indicatesthat the electric motor and drive system are crucial functions, and act as the heart of theelectric vehicle system. This review includes different types of electric machines and attemptsto determine the most suitable one based on various operational parameters. The studiessuggest that the induction motor is one of the most suitable, effective, and appropriate optionsfor electric vehicle propulsion. Furthermore, the development of sophisticated algorithmsand methodologies has led to considerable breakthroughs in the control of induction motors.Different types of control algorithms are studied. Among all field-oriented control (FOC) hasshown optimal results in enhancing the effectiveness and performance of induction motorsin electric vehicles. Integrating artificial intelligence techniques has optimized these controlstrategies, enabling real-time adaptation to changing driving conditions