This thesis evaluates the potential integration of commercial or innovative supercapacitors into BEV or PHEV architectures to enhance propulsion performance, regenerative braking efficiency, and/or reduce system weight. The research will include system-level modelling of hybrid battery–supercapacitor configurations, energy flow simulations, and performance trade-off analysis. Particular attention will be paid to packaging constraints, thermal implications, cost-benefit evaluation, and control strategy optimization. The goal is to quantify whether supercapacitor integration can improve power density while reducing battery stress.
The thesis will be conducted in cooperation with a car manufacturer, ensuring industrial relevance and access to real powertrain configurations.
