Diesel hybrid cuts carbon and saves fuel

This brief article describes a newly-developed ultra-low-carbon emission hybrid diesel powertrain that also delivers fuel economy improvements. The UK's Efficient-C research project was launched by the government in 2003 to demonstrate the feasibility of a family-sized ultra-low-carbon car. It has produced a full-hybrid diesel demonstrator vehicle, based on a fully-featured Citroen Berlingo Multispace family car, with 30 per cent improvement in fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions. The same powertrain could be used in a five-door saloon car. Features include regenerative braking and full electric-vehicle operation at low speed. A battery management system monitors charge, cell temperature and voltage balance: a cooling circuit protects the electric motor and power electronics. (A)

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• Authors:
  • WRITER, STAFF
• Publication Date: 2006-6-14

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p52
• Serial:
  • PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
  • Publisher: WOODBRIDGE PRESS
  • ISSN: 0953-6639

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Carbon dioxide; Development; Diesel engines; Electric vehicles; Fuel consumption; Hybrid vehicles
• ITRD Terms: 7393: Carbon dioxide; 9013: Development; 1314: Diesel engine; 1282: Electric vehicle; 2433: Emission control; 232: Fuel consumption; 1291: Hybrid vehicle
• Subject Areas: Energy; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01043775
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Mar 9 2007 8:22AM