RESULTS OF THE ROAD-TESTS WITH THE M.A.N.-HYDROBUS

In a joint venture (BVG/BVC, Hydac, M.A.N., Orenstein and Koppel, Mannesmann-Rexroth and TU Berlin) have developed a drive system with a high-pressure accumulator for regenerating braking energy. This drive system has been installed in two vehicles: a standard bus and a double-decker. During the functional tests a fuel saving of 16-29% compared with a conventional bus was achieved in simulated operation with stops (2 stops per km). However, during these tests problems with some of the components of the drive system arose. These difficulties, summarised in the following report, must be overcome before the further development of the system can be continued.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • Paper from the 9th Status Seminar on Short Distance Transportation Research, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany, June 21, 1984.
  • Authors:
    • Anderson
    • Hagin
    • Martini
    • Drewitz
  • Publication Date: 1982

Language

  • German

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 265-270

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00391453
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Energy Research Abstracts
  • Report/Paper Numbers: CONF-8206261
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jan 30 1985 12:00AM