Analysis of impact factors for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles energy management

Abstract

Energy management strategies play a critical role in the fuel consumption of hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Most advanced energy management techniques may be further optimized by help of information obtained from Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Following the previously studied impact factors on PHEV energy consumption, in this paper new impact factors are studied. Energy consumption associated with these factors is investigated for subsequent development of energy management strategies in optimizing fuel economy.