Mine Changer
A product of Huber Automotive AG - Electrification of Toyota for mining
Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Architecture & Component Integration
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
Battery Management System (BMS)
Monitors battery health, manages charging/discharging, ensures thermal safety, and optimizes battery life through cell balancing.
Inverter + E-Motor
Converts DC battery power to AC for motor operation, manages regenerative braking, and controls motor speed and torque.
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
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Touchscreen interface for vehicle settings, charging status, energy flow visualization, and system diagnostics.
Instrument Cluster
Digital display showing speed, battery level, range, power consumption, and vehicle status information.
Technical Specifications
Communication Protocol
CAN Bus Network
Architecture Type
Centralized VCU Control
Power System
High Voltage EV Platform
Integration Level
Full System Coordination