This complex research project aims to study one of the most significant issues of rechargeable electrical vehicles - increasing the propulsion system's efficiency. Due to the low energy density of electrochemical batteries in comparison with fossil fuels, it is necessary to use the energy as efficient it is possible in order to increase the vehicle's endurance. To obtain an increased efficiency for the propulsion system a real-time Fuzzy logic controller will be implemented. The main objective of the project is designing, validating and applying the Fuzzy-Sensorless technologies for an optimal control of the rechargeable battery electrical vehicle with, that allows its integration in the electrical vehicle manufacturing industry for the "niche" market. FUSTOCAT objectives can be resumed:
· theoretical and experimental studies for the estimation solutions of the required parameters for the electrical vehicle control (speed, position, electromagnetic torque, flux) depending on the propulsion electrical motor;
· numerical simulation to validate the designed estimation methods;
· finalising and testing the novel Fuzzy control strategies to optimise the electrical vehicle's energy consumption;
· design and development of an experimental simulator that includes de driving system, propulsion motors, inertial masses, different types of loads, DSP control systems. This experimental simulator will be used for testing and validating the command algorithms for different types of autonomous vehicles. Later on it is possible to test the control methods for other types of electrical vehicles, such as railway traction systems;
· choose the optimal solution for the electrical vehicle propulsion.
Secondary objectives are: · offering an applied research of at high scientific level about Fuzzy adjustments theories;
· fixed-point DSP feasibility (for example: - Texas Instruments or similar) for such a complex control, by significantly reduce the costs in comparison with floating-point DSPs, whose prices can be 100 times more than the fixed-point ones;
· promoting the Romanian research within international excellence research community;
The results of this project may lead to:
- optimal control solutions for intelligent electrical transportation systems;
- bring into fabrication the rechargeable battery electrical vehicles to Romanian industry, based on the large scale of possible applications;
- economical competitively increase and long-term economical development by manufacturing novel non-toxic transportation systems;
- speed up the aligning process and the technological integration of companies in accordance with the demands and regulations of European Union. The simple fact that this researches, from the writing, evaluation and agreement phases until its accomplishment are complying with European standards and the current project harmonises with the European research priorities, allows Romania to provide partners for scientific co-operation programs and for international alliances.

Last update: April 06, 2007 .