OPED - Optimization of Electric Drives

EMD – E-Mobility and Alternative Drivetrains

Research Interests:

  • Holistic consideration and optimization of the development processes of mechatronic systems
  • Functional safety in mechatronic drive systems
  • Design & integration of electric traction drives
  • Sensor technologies for electric drives
  • Modeling, simulation and metrological assessment of hybrid drives
  • Operating strategies for hybrid drives in cars and commercial vehicles
  • Optimization of clutch systems for all-wheel drives

Competencies:

  • Development methodology of the entire vehicle
  • Development Processes & Quality Management (FUSI, SPICE, FMEA, FTA, FMEDA, SPSS)
  • Method development & simulation of alternative drive systems
  • Sophisticated sensor test bench for electric drives
  • Real-time simulation of entire vehicle, driver and environment
  • Design and component integration of alternative powertrains into existing and visionary vehicle concepts

Scientific Publications

Martin Hofstetter, Dominik Lechleitner and Mario Hirz Carbon Footprint Minimization of Electric Powertrains by Multi-Objective Design Optimization 24th International VDI-Conference Dritev 2024 383-396 Show publication in PURE
D. Lechleitner, M. Hofstetter, M. Hirz, C. Gsenger and K. Huber Parksperren-Integration für elektrisch angetriebene Achsen mittels multikriterieller Design-Optimierung Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Dominik Lechleitner, Mario Hirz and Adrian Schiffer Inverter Design Optimization Method Focusing on Electric Powertrain Package Integration Show publication in PURE
Konstantin Huber, Albert Sorgdrager, Philipp Laaber, Dominik Lechleitner and Martin Hofstetter Multi-Objective System Optimization by Means of Evolutionary Algorithms for Electric Powertrain Development: Magna-OPED 43. Internationales Wiener Motorensymposium Show publication in PURE
Dominik Lechleitner, Martin Hofstetter, Mario Hirz, Christoph Gsenger and Konstantin Huber Parking Lock Integration for Electric Axle Drives by Multi-Objective Design Optimization DRITEV – Drivetrain for Vehicles 2021 303 - 318 Show publication in PURE
Dominik Lechleitner, Martin Hofstetter and Mario Hirz Cost Reduction of Electric Powertrains by Platform-Based Design Optimization Show publication in PURE
Mario Hirz, Martin Hofstetter and Dominik Lechleitner Electric Propulsion Systems Design Supported by Multi-Objective Optimization Strategies 16th European Automotive Congress EAEC 2019 Show publication in PURE
Mario Hirz, Martin Hofstetter and Dominik Lechleitner Electric Propulsion Systems Design Supported by Multi-Objective Optimization Strategies Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Dominik Lechleitner and Mario Hirz System Cost Reduction by Electric Powertrain Design Optimization Show publication in PURE
Arno Eichberger, Susanne Wrighton, Harald Kraus, Martin Hofstetter, Martin Ackerl, Ricardo Tiefengruber, Georg Peneder, Michael Schadler, Norbert Hafner, Günter Kronawetter, Angelika Rauch and Rudolf Hubauer Mobile Multi-functional Urban Logistics-Platforms with Electric Drive Train 7th Transport Research Arena (TRA2018) Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Mario Hirz, Martin Gintzel and Andreas Schmidhofer Multi-Objective System Design Synthesis for Electric Powertrain Development 2018 IEEE Transportation and Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC) 286-292 Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Dominik Lechleitner, Mario Hirz, Martin Gintzel and Andreas Schmidhofer Multi-Objective Gearbox Design Optimization for xEV-Axle Drives under Consideration of Package Restrictions International VDI Congress Dritev - Drivetrain for Vehicles 239-254 Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Dominik Lechleitner, Mario Hirz, Martin Gintzel and Andreas Schmidhofer Multi-objective gearbox design optimization for xEV-axle drives under consideration of package restrictions Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter Multi-Objective System Design Synthesis for Electric Powertrain Development Show publication in PURE
M. Hofstetter, D. Lechleitner, M. Hirz, M. Gintzel and A. Schmidhofer Multi-kriterielle Optimierung eines xEV-Getriebes unter Berücksichtigung von Bauraumeinschränkungen Dritev 239-254 Show publication in PURE
Paul Karoshi, Karin Tieber, Christopher Kneissl, Georg Peneder, Harald Kraus, Martin Hofstetter, Jürgen Fabian and Martin Ackerl A History-Based Load Requirement Prediction Algorithm, for Predictive Hybrid- and Thermal Operation Strategies A History-Based Load Requirement Prediction Algorithm, for Predictive Hybrid- and Thermal Operation Strategies Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Mario Hirz and Martin Ackerl System Design Optimization of xEV-Axle Drives with Package Restrictions Proceedings of the FISITA 2016 World Automotive Congress Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Mario Hirz and Martin Ackerl Package and Architecture of xEV Axle Drives with Predictive Operating Strategies Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter System Design Optimization of xEV-Axle Drives with Package Restrictions Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter Sensor Range Sensitivity of Predictive Energy Management in Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Show publication in PURE
Martin Hofstetter, Martin Ackerl, Mario Hirz, Harald Kraus, Paul Karoshi and Jürgen Fabian Sensor Range Sensitivity of Predictive Energy Management in Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles 2015 IEEE Conference on Control and Applications, CCA 2015 - Proceedings 1925-1932 Show publication in PURE