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Low Cost Hybrid Motorcycle Optimisation Model Cranfield University
- Format:
- Conference/Event
- Author/Creator:
- Harrington, Harrington, author.
- Conference Name:
- Small Engine Technology Conference & Exposition (2010-09-28 : Linz, Austria)
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Warrendale, PA SAE International 2010
- Summary:
- The application of hybridization technology is now widelyregarded as a significant step forward to reduce fuel consumptionand hence CO₂ emissions for ground vehicles. Many programs and muchresearch has been done on these technologies in the automotivemarket, however little work has been done in the very costsensitive market sector of the small motorcycle.This paper introduces and discusses the application of alow-cost hybrid technology to small motorcycles and scooters, andreviews some of the initial trade-offs through the use of a newhybrid simulation model developed at Cranfield University.The study being presented assessed the existing Energy StorageSystems (ESS) in the market. This list was reduced, omittingoptions which posed a clear safety or cost risk, or solutions whichwould disproportionally increased the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).Also omitted were storage options which could not be productionready in the near term, 3 - 5 years. Applicable hybrid platformtopologies were then assessed and most appropriate selected; aseries Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) with a power followingstrategy, and a short range parallel Plug-in Hybrid ElectricVehicle (PHEV).A systems level model was then developed reflecting a baselinemechanical-powered vehicle, and applicable drive cycles wereselected to benchmark this vehicle. Models were built of the twohybrid topologies mentioned with parameterization capabilityregarding the ESS mass, capacity and peak power. Thus the modelswere used to show the most appropriate ESS in terms of GVW impactand cost while maintaining the performance targets set by thebaseline vehicle over the pre-selected drive cycles
- Notes:
- Vendor supplied data
- Publisher Number:
- 2010-32-0131
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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