Shih G.-YYEE-PIEN YANG2022-11-162022-11-16201620326653https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85013379878&doi=10.3390%2fwevj8020483&partnerID=40&md5=d346738f9032b5ac73b3f71b3adbe8d1https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/625140This paper proposes a driving-scenario oriented optimal design of an axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) motor for an electric vehicle. The target torque and speed (TN) curve is defined as three operation zones- constant torque, maximum direct current, and maximum voltage-based on the driving scenario. The AFPM motor is designed to minimize energy consumption based on the motor weight and the frequent operating points of a driving cycle. The final result shows that the electric vehicle driven by the proposed AFPM motor consumes about 15% less energy than motors designed using traditional methods. © 2016 WEVA.Brushless motor; Electric vehicle; Motor design; Optimization; Permanent magnet motorElectric vehicles; Energy utilization; Optimal systems; Optimization; Permanent magnets; Axial flux permanent magnet; Axial-flux permanent-magnet motors; Brushless motors; Constant torque; Direct current; Motor design; Operating points; Permanent magnet motor; Traction motorsjournal article10.3390/wevj80204832-s2.0-85013379878