An experimental ultra-lightweight compact vehicle has been designed and developed incorporating with a hybrid electric power system to achieve high-energy efficiency, long range and low exhaust gas emissions. The power system features a dual-type hybrid system consisting of a combination of an IC engine, motor and generator. The powerplant used in this study is a 660 cc gasoline engine equipped with an electronic port injection system and a three-way catalyst. An advanced lithium-ion battery unit is used for electricity storage. A carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) lightweight body and low rolling resistance tires are employed to reduce vehicle resistance. The two-seater vehicle is named 'the Waseda Future Vehicle' and has achieved a very high fuel economy of 34 km/L at the Japanese 10-15 drive mode.
Development and performance evaluation of a ultra lightweight hybrid electric vehicle
Entwicklung und Untersuchung des Betriebsverhaltens eines Ultraleicht-Hybridfahrzeug
2002
8 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 6 Quellen
Conference paper
Storage medium
English
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