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Powertrain

R2026b
Propulsion, drivetrain, and transmission

Powertrain systems include propulsion, drivetrain, and transmission subsystems. To configure the drivetrain subsystem, you can use the limited slip or open differential blocks. The propulsion blocks include mapped motor, compression-ignition (CI) engine, and spark-ignition (SI) engine blocks. For the transmission subsystem, you can use the ideal fixed gear transmission block.

Blocks

Active Differential blockActive DifferentialSpur or planetary active differential gear
Limited Slip Differential blockLimited Slip DifferentialLimited differential as a planetary bevel gear
Open Differential blockOpen DifferentialDifferential as a planetary bevel gear
Rotational Inertia blockRotational InertiaIdeal mechanical rotational inertia
Split Torsional Compliance blockSplit Torsional ComplianceSplit torsional coupler
Torsional Compliance blockTorsional ComplianceParallel spring-damper
Mapped Motor blockMapped MotorMapped motor and drive electronics operating in torque-control mode
Mapped CI Engine blockMapped CI EngineCompression-ignition engine model using lookup tables
Mapped SI Engine blockMapped SI EngineSpark-ignition engine model using lookup tables
Simple Engine blockSimple EngineSimplified engine model using lookup tables
Ideal Fixed Gear Transmission blockIdeal Fixed Gear TransmissionIdeal fixed gear transmission without clutch or synchronization
Transfer Case blockTransfer CaseDifferential as a planetary bevel gear
Two-Way Connection blockTwo-Way ConnectionTwo-way connector port for subsystem
Gearbox blockGearboxIdeal rotational gearbox

Topics

  • Engine Calibration Maps

    The Mapped CI Engine and Mapped SI Engine blocks models use calibration maps developed with the Model-Based Calibration Toolbox™ and measured engine performance data.

  • Resize Mapped Motor

    Resize mapped motors using the Virtual Vehicle Composer app.

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