Integration of Modular Multilevel Converter Topology in the Design and Control of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Subhash Gautam,

  • Devendra Singh Kushwaha,

  • Rahul Singh Rajawat,

  • Kaveri Jadhav,

  • Ravikant Singh,

  • Rajeev Kumar,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Science and Humanity, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  6. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

A back-to-back modular multilevel converter (BMMC) based plug-in hybrid electric vehicle power conversion system is proposed to solve the problems of traditional MMC-EV. The local AC harmonics generated by the operation of MMC-EV accelerate the battery degradation and reduce the battery life. Currently, electric vehicles are in great demand due to the rising oil prices and environmental pollution concerns. Since the backbone of electric vehicles is the energy storage system, efficient and adaptive control of the vehicle in terms of electricity, current, power, and temperature is essential. This work addresses this issue by introducing a converter topology that enables better utilization of battery cells and improves the efficiency of the energy conversion system. The use of vehicles is increasing day by day. Vehicles use fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel, causing air pollution, leading to global warming and related problems. Modular multilevel converter (MMC) is a technology that produces high voltage and power. This study investigates modular multilevel converter (MMC) for electric vehicle applications, which has many advantages, such as high modularity, fault tolerance, and integration of various power sources (motor drive and charger). However, during the operation of MMC, some harmonics are introduced into the cell current, which reduces the battery life. The simulation results confirm the validity of the proposed method and formulation.

Keywords: Modular Multilevel Converter, Cell Current, Electric Vehicle, Linear transformer. IGBT.

How to cite this article:
Subhash Gautam, Devendra Singh Kushwaha, Rahul Singh Rajawat, Kaveri Jadhav, Ravikant Singh, Rajeev Kumar. Integration of Modular Multilevel Converter Topology in the Design and Control of Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(02):-.
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Subhash Gautam, Devendra Singh Kushwaha, Rahul Singh Rajawat, Kaveri Jadhav, Ravikant Singh, Rajeev Kumar. Integration of Modular Multilevel Converter Topology in the Design and Control of Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=239726


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Volume 14
02
Received 26/07/2025
Accepted 05/02/2026
Published 04/04/2026
Publication Time 252 Days
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