HYBRID-SERIES VEHICLE MATHEMATICAL SIMULATION MODEL

Hybrid-series technology applied to road vehicles is still not common. Relevant technical and economic factors currently make it more suited for applications on heavy means of transport running at low average speed, such as local public transit vehicles, thus limiting the development of this technology. Mathematical models and simulations are therefore very useful for selecting by component size, construction solutions, and applicable service for the vehicles, helping to reduce costs. A simulation model was worked out to be used both as an instrument for examining existing systems and as a basic design tool, applicable for all versions of the standard model, to optimize component dimensions, performances, diagnostics, and to evaluate energy conversion efficiency. Results obtained from simulation processes on a local public transport hybrid vehicle were compared with experimental data taken from measurements on the Altrobus hybrid vehicle. The comparison demonstrated the model's accuracy and reliability.

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  Ashurst, Southampton  United Kingdom  SO40 7AA
• Authors:
  • Prato, A P
  • Repetto, M
  • Vandelli, G
• Conference:
  • Urban Transport IX. Ninth International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment in the 21st Century
  • Location: Crete, Greece
  • Date: 2003-3-10 to 2003-3-12
• Publication Date: 2003-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 161-170
• Serial:
  • Publication of: WIT Press
  • Publisher: WIT Press
  • ISSN: 1462-6101

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cost effectiveness; Fleet management; Hybrid vehicles; Mathematical methods; Traffic models; Traffic simulation
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00960643
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1853129615
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 23 2003 12:00AM