Urban and Extra-Urban Hybrid Vehicles: A Technological Review

Roberto Capata
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Roberto Capata: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Roma “Sapienza”, 00184 Roma, Italy

Energies, 2018, vol. 11, issue 11, 1-38

Abstract: Pollution derived from transportation systems is a worldwide, timelier issue than ever. The abatement actions of harmful substances in the air are on the agenda and they are necessary today to safeguard our welfare and that of the planet. Environmental pollution in large cities is approximately 20% due to the transportation system. In addition, private traffic contributes greatly to city pollution. Further, “vehicle operating life” is most often exceeded and vehicle emissions do not comply with European antipollution standards. It becomes mandatory to find a solution that respects the environment and, realize an appropriate transportation service to the customers. New technologies related to hybrid–electric engines are making great strides in reducing emissions, and the funds allocated by public authorities should be addressed. In addition, the use (implementation) of new technologies is also convenient from an economic point of view. In fact, by implementing the use of hybrid vehicles, fuel consumption can be reduced. The different hybrid configurations presented refer to such a series architecture, developed by the researchers and Research and Development groups. Regarding energy flows, different strategy logic or vehicle management units have been illustrated. Various configurations and vehicles were studied by simulating different driving cycles, both European approval and homologation and customer ones (typically municipal and university). The simulations have provided guidance on the optimal proposed configuration and information on the component to be used.

Keywords: hybrid electric vehicle; series and parallel configuration; energy management; control strategies; electronic controller unit; braking energy regeneration; hybridization degree; powertrain configurations; battery package; ultracapacitor; electric motors; thermal engines; ultra-micro gas turbine; driving cycles simulations; hybrid vehicle feasibility (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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