Environmental and energy security concerns are driving investments to develop alternate fuels and drivetrains for the transportation sector. Transportation electrification specifically has received significant attention from governments and industry around the world. Substituting petroleum with energy from the electric grid can significantly improve energy security and air quality, in particular with concomitant investments in clean electric energy generation. One vehicle technology under development is the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Similarly to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), a PHEV is powered by a combination of both an electric drivetrain as well as an internal combustion engine. More than a HEV however, a PHEV carries a substantially higher capacity battery and an on-board charger to draw energy from the electric grid whenever possible. With funding provided by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Eaton Corporation is developing a PHEV platform that can be applied to Class 4 through 7 commercial vehicles. This paper describes the objectives and development activities for the application of the PHEV system in a Ford Class 5 F550 based aerial truck.
A plug-in hybrid electric powertrain for commercial vehicles
2010
6 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 2 Quellen
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Conference paper
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English