Centre of Automotive Research and Electric Mobility
Overview & Aspiration
The Centre of Automotive Research and Electric Mobility (CAREM) was conceptualised from the outcome of UTP R&D Masterplan in 2002 which outlined transportation as one of the focus areas of research and development for the University. The Centre was set¬up from the funds of two major grants under the IRPA-PR from The Ministry of Science, Technology and innovation (MOSTI) in 2003.
Vision
The vision of CAREM is to be a leader in fuel, engine and vehicle technology development for future
Facilities & Lab Equipment
CAREM has well-equipped laboratories and facilities to support its research endeavors such as engine (single and multi-cylinder) and chassis dynamometer supported with high-end PCs for the modeling and simulation works. The hardware and software in the centre are
Software
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CATIA v5
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Kiva 4.0 Engine simulation software
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GT SUITE (GT-Power, GT-Crank, GT-Vtrain, GT-Drive, GT-Fuel)
Test Beds
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Single-cylinder optical research engine test bed
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150 kW Multi-cylinder engine test bed (Gasoline)
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150 kW Multi-cylinder engine test bed (Diesel)
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Linear generator (LG) engine test bed and control system
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Clayton Chassis Dynamometer
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350kW Engine Dynamometer
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40kW Engine Dynamometer
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In-wheel motor control system and testbed
Focus Areas
The key research areas of CAREM are:
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Controlled Combustion
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Lightweight Vehicle & Materials
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Vehicle Dynamics
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Alternative Energy & Hybrid/EV Powertrain
The targets for these focus areas are to:
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Enhance the development and utilisation of alternative fuel
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Develop energy efficient propulsions
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Reduce and control the environmental impact of combustion exhaust
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Develop the electric based propulsion along with its control system
Contact
Centre for Automotive Research & Electric Mobility (CAREM)
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)
32610 Seri Iskandar,
Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
