Overview
The Integrated Electric Mobility (IEM) laboratory conducts research on integrated electrical systems for mobility, with a particular focus on Electric Vehicles (EVs), Electric Buses (e-Buses), and Electric Micromobility (e-mm).
Its activities include using virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies to simulate real-world driving styles, assess their impact on energy consumption, and promote more sustainable driving behaviour and use of electric vehicles. The laboratory also conducts experimental work on prototypes of innovative wireless charging technologies based on Wireless Power Transfer (WPT).
For further information: www.IEM-lab.com
Scientific mission
The scientific mission of the Integrated Electric Mobility (IEM) laboratory is to develop innovative, integrated solutions for more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable electric mobility. Through research, simulation, and experimentation, the laboratory investigates interactions among vehicles, users, and energy infrastructure, with particular emphasis on how driving styles affect energy consumption and on optimising energy use. IEM also focuses on:
- e-Sim: This activity uses simulated driving sessions based on real-world scenarios (urban and non-urban routes, bus routes) to assess how different driving styles affect the overall energy consumption of an electric passenger vehicle (EV or e-Bus). Tests cover various vehicle and battery models, as well as charging methods, including the use of co-simulation;
- e-mm: This activity focuses on light urban electric mobility and examines interactions between people and electric scooters (e-scooters) or electric bicycles (e-bikes) under different operating conditions;
- WPT: Research on Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) involves prototyping a wireless charging system for different types of electric vehicles. It also assesses the impact of the magnetic field generated by WPT systems during charging on biomedical devices;
- Drones: This activity focuses on extending charging capabilities to remotely piloted vehicles such as drones (or UAVs - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - for civil applications).
Scientific heads of the laboratory
Prof. Michela Longo
E-mail: michela.longo@polimi.it
Profile on the Department of Energy’s webiste
Ing. Andrea Di Martino
E-mail: andrea.dimartino@polimi.it
Ing. Cristian Giovanni Colombo
E-mail: cristiangiovanni.colombo@polimi.it
Ing. Daniele Martini
E-mail: daniele.martini@polimi.it