Dynamic Prime Mover Management for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Electric Tractors Mahindra and Mahindra, Limited

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Natarajan, Saravanan, author.

Contributor:

Arvind, Kumaran

Joshi, Priyanka

P, Shanmugavel

Sameer, Kamat

Singh, Ruby

Sundaram, Pavithra

T, Senthil Kumar

Conference Name:

Symposium on International Automotive Technology (2026) (2026-01-28 : Pune, India)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2026

Summary:

Conventional ICE (internal Combustion Engine) tractors have single mechanical drivetrain used for propulsion of wheels, hydraulic and PTO drive and are designed to deliver power across range of operational zones leading to power wastage, reducing efficiency. This happens during Low Power Mode or low load operation. Extensive validation in Mahindra tractors reveal that such operations contribute to overall loss of 1820%. Out of all factors, losses due to hydraulics is predominant and is close to 710 % of total power loss. In contrast, Hybrid tractors with Engine for propulsion of wheels alone and a dedicated Electric motor for PTO, Hydraulic functions. We have designed the system to offer enhanced operational flexibility through three distinct modes: Low Power Mode, Lift Assist Mode, and Implement Drive Mode. These modes ensure delivery of optimised performance while reducing the hydraulic losses and increased efficiency of the overall system.This hybrid architecture uses the benefits of ICE systems with the numerous possibilities offered by electric components and helps in creating a versatile solution to bridge the gap between Customer expectations of higher efficiency from traditional system and advanced features possible in Electric System

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Publisher Number:

2026-26-0185

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