Mine Changer

A product of Huber Automotive AG - Electrification of Toyota for mining

Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Architecture & Component Integration

CAN Bus Network
Power Systems
Control Systems
VCU
πŸ”‹ BMS
βš™οΈ Inverter
πŸ”Œ OBC
🌑️ Thermal
❄️ Climate
πŸ“± HMI
πŸ“Š Cluster
⚑ CAN Bus Network

System Components

Central Control Unit

VCU - Vehicle Control Unit

Central brain of the electrification system, coordinating power flow, energy management, and communication between all vehicle subsystems via CAN bus network.

Power Management Systems

πŸ”‹

Battery Management System (BMS)

Monitors battery health, manages charging/discharging, ensures thermal safety, and optimizes battery life through cell balancing.

βš™οΈ

Inverter + E-Motor

Converts DC battery power to AC for motor operation, manages regenerative braking, and controls motor speed and torque.

πŸ”Œ

On-Board Charger (OBC)

Converts AC grid power to DC for battery charging, manages charging protocols, and ensures safe charging operations.

Thermal & Climate Systems

🌑️

Thermal Management System

Maintains optimal temperatures for battery, inverter, and motor through active cooling and heating systems.

❄️

Climate Controls

Manages cabin HVAC system, optimizes energy consumption for heating/cooling, and integrates with thermal management.

User Interface Systems

πŸ“±

Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Touchscreen interface for vehicle settings, charging status, energy flow visualization, and system diagnostics.

πŸ“Š

Instrument Cluster

Digital display showing speed, battery level, range, power consumption, and vehicle status information.

Technical Specifications

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Communication Protocol

CAN Bus Network

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Architecture Type

Centralized VCU Control

⚑

Power System

High Voltage EV Platform

πŸ”„

Integration Level

Full System Coordination

Component Details

Click on any component in the diagram to see detailed information about its role in Toyota's electrification system.