In this paper the different motivations behind the development of hybrid cars are examined and various hybrid configurations are illustrated which can satisfy a wide range of different and contrasting user needs. Specific attention is then given to the definition of guidelines for the development of a hybrid car where parallel configuration of the propulsion system allows the fulfillment of two types of mission: short trips in urban areas with zero emissions by only using the electric motor driveline; long highway trips with performance close to that of conventional cars but lower emissions. The corresponding design criteria for a Fiat medium size hybrid car are described together with the propulsion system, consisting of an A.C. electric motor and an ICE, that has been implemented and bench tested. A prototype car has also been equipped with this hybrid system and the driveability demonstrated.


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    Title :

    Fiat conceptual approach to hybrid cars design


    Additional title:

    Konzeptbetrachtungen zum Entwurf von Hybridfahrzeugen bei FIAT


    Contributors:
    Vittone, O. (author) / D'Aprile, F. (author)


    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    10 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 2 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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