The vehicle as kinetic energy system

The principal task for the engine is to convert chemical energy into kinetic energy and then replace the various losses. So a car, which exists primarily to provide personal mobility, can be regarded technically as a kinetic energy system, above all else. This examination by Hy Kinesys and the City University of London (UK) identifies a more efficient way to provide regenerative braking and finds a more cost-effective way to provide acceleration without requiring the engine to provide most of the accelerative power. The article describes the fundamentals, electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission, current hybrids, reduced impact of weight reduction, and presents tentative conclusions.

• Authors:
  • Pullen, K
  • ELLIS, C
• Publication Date: 2008-10-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 55-57
• Serial:
  • ATZ AUTOTECHNOLOGY
  • Volume: 8
  • Publisher: FISITA

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Braking; Energy; Energy conservation; Mechanics; Vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency
• Subject Areas: Energy; Vehicles and Equipment; I90: Vehicles;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01121260
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Feb 5 2009 8:27AM