This study discusses an optimised auxiliary power unit for applications in series hybrid electric vehicles (SHEVs). The auxiliary power source consists of an internal combustion engine (ICE) and a hybrid permanent magnet (HPM) generator. The ICE acts as a prime mover to the HPM generator the electrical output of which is connected to the vehicle DC-link via a passive rectifier. The vehicle primary energy is supplied by a ZEBRA battery system while the ICE/HPM generator provides a range extension. The SHEV performance is evaluated over some driving cycles using performance indicators such as driving range, fuel consumption, emissions and, battery utilisation. A dynamic model of the ICE/HPM generator system is developed and a vehicle range, with consideration of the battery dynamics, is numerically evaluated via a simulation platform. The predicted results are compared with measurements from a laboratory prototype HPM generator system, which shows a good agreement hence validating the models and simulation platform.


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