Tradeoff study activities and the analysis process used are described with emphasis on (1) review of the alternatives; (2) vehicle architecture; and (3) evaluation of the propulsion system alternatives; interim results are presented for the basic hybrid vehicle characterization; vehicle scheme development; propulsion system power and transmission ratios; vehicle weight; energy consumption and emissions; performance; production costs; reliability, availability and maintainability; life cycle costs, and operational quality. The final vehicle conceptual design is examined.


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    Title :

    Phase 1 of the near term hybrid passenger vehicle development program. Appendix B: Trade-off studies, volume 1


    Contributors:
    Traversi, M. (author) / Piccolo, R. (author)

    Publication date :

    1980-06-11


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English