Paul Mentink
At TNO, I focus on the sustainability of road transport and off-highway applications, such as excavators, wheel loaders, and tractors, with an emphasis on smart Modular Energy Management (MEM) for the entire vehicle. This creates synergy in Energy Management Strategies between different vehicle applications and powertrain configurations, while the algorithm can efficiently run on vehicle control units. This results in savings in both development time/effort and vehicle energy consumption.
On behalf of TNO, I am a member of the Technical Road Transport Association (TRTA) to help bridge the gap between R&D and industry. Additionally, I also contribute to the research regarding Optimal Charge Planning to accelerate the adoption of battery electric transport.
Important publications
Kupper, F., Mentink, P. et al., “Towards Self-Learning Energy Management for Optimal PHEV Operation Around Zero Emission Zones”, SAE Technical Paper 2022-01-0734, 2022, https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0734 (opens in a new window or tab) (refers to a different website)
Dadikozyan A., Mentink, P., Wilkins, S., “Model-Based Methodology for Co-Design of Refrigerated Light-Duty e-Truck – EV Powertrain Co-Design Based on Modular Energy Management Strategy”, JSAE conference paper, 2023 JSAE Annual Congress (Spring), https://tech.jsae.or.jp/paperinfo/en/content/p202301.019/ (opens in a new window or tab) (refers to a different website)
Willems, Frank; Mentink, Paul; Kupper, Frank; Van den Eijnden, Edwin, "Integrated Emission Management for Cost Optimal EGR-SCR Balancing in Diesels", IFAC-AAC, 2013, doi: https://doi.org/10.3182/20130904-4-JP-2042.00089 (opens in a new window or tab) (refers to a different website)
Engasser, J., Mentink, P., Ille, T. et al. Entwicklung eines verteilten Antriebsstrangs für Trucks mit elektrifizierten Anhängern. MTZ Extra 25, 16–21 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41490-020-0014-x (opens in a new window or tab) (refers to a different website)
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