KTH Publication Database DiVA (KTH Royal Institute of Technology) · 2003 · 15 citations · 2 references
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EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectric MachinesHybrid Vehicle SystemsPropulsionElectric PowertrainsHybrid PowertrainsHybrid SystemsPower Electronics For Hybrid VehiclesVehicle Control SystemsVehicle Propulsion SystemsHybrid Electric PowertrainsHybrid Electric Vehicle ArchitectureHybrid Electric VehiclesHybrid Powertrain ControlHybrid Vehicle Powertrain ControlSeries Hybrid Powertrain ArchitectureSeries Hybrid Powertrains
This paper deals with an investigation of differentcontrol strategies for a series hybrid electric vehicle (SHEV).Another discussed issue is the application of a free-pistongenerator. By replacing a conventional combustion enginewith a free-piston generator it is possible to increase the totalefficiency of the system. The object of investigation is a12-ton truck, mainly used in urban areas. The drive systemhas been built up and simulated in a MATLAB Simulinkenvironment. It follows from the investigation that theapplication of a free-piston engine in a SEHV can increasethe efficiency by 25 percent compared to the conventionalengine.
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