SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series · 1976 · 18 citations · 3 references
EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringMechanical EngineeringInternal Combustion EnginesPowertrain EngineeringPropulsionElectric Motor Drive SystemsElectric PowertrainsHybrid PowertrainsHybrid Vehicle SimulationPowertrain TestingVehicle Propulsion SystemsDynamometer AnalysisEngine Dynamometer TestingFuel Economy SimulationHybrid Drive SystemsHybrid Vehicle EmissionsPropulsion DrivesPrototype EvaluationSimulation Studies
<div class="htmlview paragraph">A heat engine/electric hybrid drive train is proposed as a means for improving CVS-Hot fuel economy by an estimated 30% to 100% in various types of automotive vehicles. This drive train, classified as a parallel hybrid, has been analyzed by means of computer simulation studies to evaluate its fuel economy, performance, and emissions characteristics, and has been compared with existing internal combustion engine drive trains and other types of hybrid drives. A prototype system has been assembled and evaluated on a dynamometer test stand and has corroborated the computer analysis and predictions. Problems and limitations of this system are discussed.</div>
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