UTEV Research Centre

    The University of Toronto Electric Vehicle (UTEV) Research Centre is a game-changing university-industry partnership, focused on next generation of EV technologies. Our research is focused in a state-of-the-art battery and power electronics lab at the University of Toronto’s Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE), with multi-disciplinary collaborations alongside leading professors from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) and the UofT Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS).

    Research Focus

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    Enhanced Energy Management

    Advanced modelling, monitoring, and control of electric vehicle subsystems

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    Energy Storage

    Comprehensive lifecycle deployment of electric vehicle batteries

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    Advanced Power Modules

    Advanced integrated power modules for ultra-compact chargers

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    Next-generation Powertrain

    Innovative system topologies to increase efficiency of electric vehicle powertrains

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    Ubiquitous Charging

    Fast, on-board, and wireless charging solutions to reduce range anxiety

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    Electric Vehicle Opportunities

    Opportunities to expand the utility of electric vehicles and batteries

    Partnership Opportunities

    UTEV welcomes new partners to participate in collaborations with our top researchers and students

    Our Partners and Collaborators

    eLeapPower
    Litens
    Porsche Canada
    Recochem
    DANA TM4
    Toronto Electric
    NXP
    WSP
    electrovaya
    Magna
    DEFA
    Lord
    RAAL ATLAS
    eCAMION
    Intel Canada
    onsemi
    Covestro
    Mitacs
    Ontario Centre of Innovation
    CUTRIC
    NSERC-CRSNG
    NRC Canada
    TSMC
    Tata