Analysis For A Parallel Four-Wheel Propane Electric Hybrid Vehicle Southwest Research Institute

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

McBroom, Scott T., author.

Conference Name:

Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition (1999-08-17 : Costa Mesa, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1999

Summary:

This paper analyzes the hybridization of a conventionally powered light duty front wheel drive pick up truck by adding an electric motor driven rear axle. Also studied are the effects of using propane fuel instead of gasoline. This hybrid powertrain configuration can be described as a parallel hybrid electric vehicle. Supervisory power management control has been developed to best determine the proportion of load to be provided by the engine and/or electric motor. To perform these analyses, a simulation tool (computer model of the powertrain components) was developed using MATLAB/SIMULINK'. The models account for the thermal and mechanical efficiencies of the components and are designed to develop control strategies for meeting road loads with improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. Results of this study have shown that fuel economy can be improved and emissions reduced using commercially available components (motor, rear axle, and lead acid batteries)

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Publisher Number:

1999-01-2907

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license