The Hybrid Test Vehicle (HTV) was developed by the General Electric Company. The test program was designed to obtain data intended to (1) measure the quantitative performance of the vehicle for comparison with program goals and (2) characterize the engineering performance of the vehicle to provide a data base for future hybrid-vehicle designs. The results of the test program showed that the HTV essentially met the design requirements. It performed, handled, and appeared to the operator in a manner expected of current passenger vehicles while it demonstrated the capability of saving up to 54% of the petroleum used by a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle. The test program demonstrated the successful application of three new technologies in a hybrid vehicle. Testing experience showed that, in future hybrid-vehicle designs, careful attention should be paid to the use of standard automotive parts and to the incorporation of a battery designed for the specific requirements of the hybrid vehicle. (ERA citation 10:018621)


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    Title :

    Performance Testing and System Characterization. DOE Hybrid Test Vehicle, Phase 3. Final Report


    Contributors:
    M. C. Trummel (author) / R. J. Freeman (author) / S. D. Mazor (author)

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    88 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English