BTCC HYBRID SYSTEM
Combining our current range of performance electronics with a suite of new products, we were entrusted with developing and delivering a brand-new hybrid system for the BTCC, taking the motorsport series into an exciting future.
COSWORTH ANTARES 8 VCU
Our Antares 8 VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) has the capabilities to drive the entire hybrid package, from running the ICE to managing the control strategies for all the hybrid powertrain components. On top of this, Antares 8 facilitates full chassis and ICE data logging. Powertrain strategies can be written using an array of pre-existing software and provide control for FBW and ICE strategies | Energy deployment | Energy regeneration | Cooling systems | Safety parameter protocolsn
BATTERY PACK CHARGING SYSTEM
The 60V battery pack is our advanced energy store for the hybrid system. It includes a 12V charging connection and BMS (Battery Management System). The package is self-isolating on disconnection from the car and when the vehicle charger is disconnected the Delta-Cosworth unit monitors battery cell health and the energy control for deployment and regeneration. It also has the responsibility for sending and receiving of all battery related data. Lastly it manages the control strategies sent from the Antares 8 VCU, these strategies are calculated as a result of the data received from the BMS itself.
ELECTRIC MOTOR
The P2 off-axis electric motor is connected to the powertrain through a gearbox and is used to deploy and regenerate energy stored in the battery pack. The unit is managed by a dedicated motor controller package and is capable of producing 50hp peak power.
INVERTER MOTOR CONTROLLER
The dedicated motor controller communicates the energy and regeneration strategies to and from the electric motor. The unit also manages the energy flow to and from the battery pack. Deployment and regeneration is controlled by the Antares 8 VCU, including motor speed, torque monitoring and energy deployment from the electric motor.
INVERTER MOTOR CONTROLLER
The dedicated motor controller communicates the energy and regeneration strategies to and from the electric motor. The unit also manages the energy flow to and from the battery pack. Deployment and regeneration is controlled by the Antares 8 VCU, including motor speed, torque monitoring and energy deployment from the electric motor.
COOLING SYSTEM
We provide custom designed PWR cooling systems for both battery and motor to ensure they are kept within operating temperature parameters. The custom radiators dedicated to the hybrid system components manage cooling for E-Motor | Inverter/Motor controller | Battery pack | Temperature sensors and coolant pressure pumps report back to the Antares 8 VCU. In turn, control strategies are communicated to electric coolant pumps to safely manage system temperatures and pressures.
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We are proud to be part of this project with Gordon Murray Automotive.
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Congratulations to @MSportLtd on taking their first @OfficialWRC win of the season! We’re looking forward to seeing how their season progresses and working alongside them in @BTCC this year with our new hybrid package.