MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511113454 A) filed by National Institute Of Technology-Delhi; and Prof. Obbu Chandra Sekhar, New Delhi, on Nov. 18, 2025, for 'design and development of switched reluctance motor drive for integrated power conversion in hybrid electric vehicle (phev).'
Inventor(s) include Prof. Obbu Chandra Sekhar; and Juhi Parikh.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "An integrated power conversion and drive system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has been proposed in the present invention as shown in figure-1, combining photovoltaic (PV) energy, dual battery packs and a switched reluctance motor (SRM). A boost converter and capacitor network manage voltage regulation and energy storage. The system enables dynamic reconfiguration between series and parallel battery modes for optimized performance. Six operating modes, including PV-only, battery-only, hybrid, and multiple charging scenarios, are supported through relay control. The SRM operates with a sensorless control strategy, enhancing reliability and reducing system cost. Fault-tolerant motor operation ensures continued propulsion during phase failures. On-board PV charging reduces dependence on external infrastructure. The system improves energy efficiency, reduces charging time, and extends vehicle range. Its compact design supports scalability across various PHEV models. Overall, the invention promotes sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective electric mobility."
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