TU Wien opens eMOTION Lab for electric drivetrain research
With the eMOTION Lab, TU Wien has launched a new research platform dedicated to power electronics and electric drivetrain technology. According to the university, the first phase of the infrastructure has been operational since the beginning of July: an inverter test bench open to industrial companies, research institutions, and university partners for development and testing.
The new facility focuses on key components of electric drivetrain technology. Core research areas include inverter technologies, efficiency optimisation, thermal management, and innovative cooling concepts such as immersion cooling, where electronic components are directly surrounded by a liquid. Plans are in place to eventually expand the laboratory to include a high-voltage integration test bench and an e-axle test bench.
Power electronics is widely regarded as a key technology for electrified drivetrains – whether in battery-electric vehicles, hybrid drives, or fuel cell systems. Inverters convert the direct current from the battery into alternating current for the electric motor, making them a central component of modern electric vehicles.
The eMOTION Lab is based at Automotive & Mobility Engineering GmbH (ame), a wholly owned subsidiary of TU Wien. Its goal is to deliver research projects in collaboration with industry partners while supporting the training of future specialists in electromobility. Among these partners is AVL List, an Austrian company providing test and measurement technology for the new research infrastructure. The lab’s opening event also featured expert lectures on current electromobility topics, including inverter technologies, immersion cooling, and megawatt charging systems for electric commercial vehicles.
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